Actor Nick Pasqual Goes to Prison

May 9, 2026, 22:12
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Introduction

A jury in California says actor Nick Pasqual is guilty. He tried to kill his ex-partner, Allie Shehorn.

Main Body

On May 23, 2024, Pasqual went into Ms. Shehorn's house. He stabbed her more than twenty times. He ran away, but police caught him in Texas one week later. Pasqual was violent before this day. Ms. Shehorn had a legal paper to keep him away. He hit her and hurt her many times in the past. Ms. Shehorn had a long surgery for fourteen hours. She has scars on her body and cannot see or feel well. Now, she works in movies again.

Conclusion

Nick Pasqual is guilty of many crimes. He may stay in prison for the rest of his life.

Learning

⚡ Action Words: Now vs. Then

In this story, we see how words change when things happened in the past. To reach A2, you must recognize the -ed ending.

The Pattern:

  • Try →\rightarrow Tried
  • Stab →\rightarrow Stabbed
  • Hurt →\rightarrow Hurt (Special: this one stays the same!)

🧩 The 'Possessive' S

Look at how we show who owns what:

  • Ms. Shehorn**'s** house →\rightarrow The house belongs to her.

🛠️ Useful Phrases for A2

Instead of single words, learn these small groups:

  • Keep [someone] away →\rightarrow To stay far from a person.
  • The rest of his life →\rightarrow All the time until he dies.
  • More than →\rightarrow A bigger number (Example: More than twenty times).

Vocabulary Learning

jury
a group of people who decide if someone is guilty or not
Example:The jury listened carefully before giving its verdict.
California
a state in the United States
Example:Many people visit California for its beaches.
actor
a person who performs in movies or plays
Example:The actor gave a great performance on stage.
guilty
found to have committed a crime
Example:The court found the defendant guilty.
ex-partner
a former romantic partner
Example:He was angry with his ex-partner.
police
officers who enforce the law
Example:The police arrived at the scene quickly.
violent
using force or aggression
Example:He had a violent temper.
legal
relating to the law
Example:She gave him a legal notice.
surgery
a medical operation
Example:He underwent surgery to fix his injury.
scars
marks left on the skin after injury
Example:She had scars on her arm.
body
the physical part of a person
Example:He lifted the heavy body.
movies
films shown in theaters
Example:They watched movies at home.
prison
a place where criminals are kept
Example:He was sent to prison.
life
the period of being alive
Example:She loves her life.