How I Met Your Mother star charged with attempted murder after 'stabbing girlfriend 20 times'
ok.co.ukNick Pasqual, known for his role in How I Met Your Mother , has reportedly been locked up in a remote Texas jail after allegedly stabbing his ex-girlfriend Allie Shehorn more than 20 times.The actor was reportedly trying to flee to Mexico when he was apprehended.The 34 year old Hollywood star is now awaiting extradition back to California where he faces charges of attempted murder, burglary and domestic violence.These charges are connected to the brutal attack on Allie, 35, which took place last month in her Los Angeles home.
Allie was discovered by her "adopted mum" Christine White, who is credited with saving her life. Nick was charged and arrested for the stabbing on Wednesday, May 29.
According to a press release from the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office, Nick has been charged with one count each of attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary with person present, and injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiance, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent.
If convicted as charged, he could face a life sentence. LA District Attorney George Gascon has pledged to bring the actor back to California from Texas.
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