Hollywood actor accused of stabbing ex-makeup artist arrested near Mexico

Lina Portman7 days ago

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An actor who appeared in how I Met Your Mother was arrested at the US-Mexico border while apparently trying to flee the country after allegedly stabbing a Hollywood makeup artist earlier this month.

Nick Pasqual, 34, is set to be extradited to Los Angeles County to face attempted murder charges for a brutal stabbing attack on Allie Shehorn, his ex-girlfriend. Shehorn, who prosecutors said had recently filed a protective order against Pasqual, was left in intensive care “fighting for her life” after the attack, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser for her, but she is now “taking positive steps toward recovery.”

“This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the individual responsible for this heinous act is held accountable for his actions,” Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said in a news release announcing Pasqual’s arrest Wednesday.

Pasqual is accused of breaking into Shehorn’s home on May 23 and stabbing her multiple times. In her request for a protective order, which was granted days before the attack, Shehorn accused Pasqual of raping and strangling her, beating her with a belt and breaking down doors.

The 35-year-old makeup artist has won several awards for her work and has appeared in films such as Bad Girls And Rebel Moon.