Actor Nick Pasqual Guilty of Crimes

May 13, 2026, 15:35
USSociety

Introduction

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

Main Body

In May 2024, Pasqual went into Ms. Shehorn's house. He stabbed her twenty times. She is a makeup artist. She had a legal paper to keep him away from her. Pasqual also raped her in April 2024. Ms. Shehorn needed many surgeries. She stayed in the hospital for a long time. Police found Pasqual at the border of the US and Mexico. They took him back to Los Angeles. Pasqual was an actor in the show 'How I Met Your Mother'.

Conclusion

Pasqual has a court date on June 2, 2026. He may go to prison for the rest of his life.

Learning

🕰ī¸ Time & Action

Look at how the story tells us when things happened. For a beginner, the most important pattern here is the Past Simple.

The Pattern: Most words just add -ed to show the action is finished.

  • Try →\rightarrow Tried
  • Stay →\rightarrow Stayed

The 'Rule-Breakers' (Irregular): Some words change completely. You must memorize these:

  • Go →\rightarrow Went
  • Find →\rightarrow Foundn* Take →\rightarrow Took

Quick Guide: People vs. Things

  • He/She →\rightarrow Used for one person (Nick / Allie).
  • They →\rightarrow Used for more than one person (Police).

Vocabulary for A2:

  • Guilty: When the law says you did something bad.
  • Border: The line between two countries.

Vocabulary Learning

jury (n.)
a group of people who decide a case
Example:The jury listened to the evidence.
guilty (adj.)
found responsible for wrongdoing
Example:The defendant was found guilty.
stabbed (v.)
hurt with a sharp object
Example:He stabbed the victim with a knife.
makeup (n.)
cosmetics used to enhance appearance
Example:She applied makeup before the photo shoot.
hospital (n.)
a place where sick people receive treatment
Example:He was admitted to the hospital after the accident.
border (n.)
a line that separates two countries
Example:They crossed the border into Mexico.
prison (n.)
a place where criminals are kept
Example:He will spend years in prison.