Actor Nick Pasqual Found Guilty of Attempted Murder and Other Crimes

May 13, 2026, 15:35
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Introduction

A jury in Los Angeles has found actor Nick Pasqual guilty of all charges related to the attempted murder of his former partner, Allie Shehorn, along with several other criminal offenses.

Main Body

The trial ended with a verdict that included attempted murder, first-degree residential burglary, and multiple counts of injuring a partner. Additionally, the defendant was convicted of forcible rape that took place in April 2024. These crimes follow an incident on May 23, 2024, when Pasqual entered the home of Ms. Shehorn, a professional makeup artist, and stabbed her approximately twenty times. It is important to note that the victim had already filed a restraining order against him before the attack occurred. Regarding his arrest, police caught Pasqual at a U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint in Texas, after which he was sent back to Los Angeles County. During the trial, the victim testified about her severe injuries, which required major surgery and a long recovery period. Pasqual is known for small roles in several movies and TV shows, including the popular series 'How I Met Your Mother'.

Conclusion

Nick Pasqual is now waiting for his sentencing hearing on June 2, 2026, where he could face a maximum penalty of life in prison.

Learning

⚡ The B2 Leap: Moving from 'Simple' to 'Precise' Verbs

At the A2 level, you likely use general verbs like do, go, happen, or say. To reach B2, you must use Specific Action Verbs. This article is a goldmine for this transition.

🔍 Analysis: The 'Power-Up' Shift

Look at how the text describes legal actions. An A2 student says "The police caught him" or "The judge decided." A B2 student uses specialized terminology to be more exact:

  • Instead of "Decided" →\rightarrow Found Guilty
    • A2: The jury said he did it.
    • B2: The jury found the defendant guilty.
  • Instead of "Told the truth" →\rightarrow Testified
    • A2: The victim told the court about her injuries.
    • B2: The victim testified about her injuries.
  • Instead of "Wait for the punishment" →\rightarrow Waiting for sentencing
    • A2: He is waiting to see his prison time.
    • B2: He is waiting for his sentencing hearing.

🛠ī¸ Grammar Bridge: The Passive Voice

Notice the phrase: "...the defendant was convicted of forcible rape."

In A2, you focus on who did the action: "The court convicted him." In B2, we shift focus to who received the action (the Passive Voice). This is essential for formal reporting and academic writing.

Pattern: [Subject] + [be] + [Past Participle]

  • Active: Police caught Pasqual →\rightarrow Passive: Pasqual was caught by police.

💡 Pro Tip for B2 Fluency

Start replacing common verbs with 'Legal' or 'Professional' equivalents.

  • Don't just 'ask for a rule' →\rightarrow File a restraining order.
  • Don't just 'get a penalty' →\rightarrow Face a maximum penalty.

Vocabulary Learning

verdict (n.)
A formal decision or judgment made by a court or other authority.
Example:The jury delivered a verdict of guilty.
convicted (adj.)
Found guilty of a crime.
Example:He was convicted of attempted murder.
forcible (adj.)
Done with force or violence.
Example:The police used forcible means to break the door.
restraining (adj.)
Preventing something from happening.
Example:She filed a restraining order against him.
checkpoint (n.)
A place where people are inspected or monitored.
Example:The police set up a checkpoint at the border.
sentencing (n.)
The process of determining a punishment.
Example:The sentencing hearing was scheduled for June.
penalty (n.)
A punishment imposed for a wrongdoing.
Example:The penalty for the crime is life imprisonment.
recovery (n.)
The process of becoming healthy again.
Example:Her recovery took several months.
severe (adj.)
Very serious or intense.
Example:He suffered severe injuries.
major (adj.)
Important or large in scope.
Example:The surgery was a major procedure.
burglary (n.)
Illegal entry into a building to commit theft.
Example:The burglary was discovered after midnight.
partner (n.)
A person who shares a relationship with another.
Example:He attacked his former partner.
stabbed (v.)
To cut or wound with a sharp object.
Example:He stabbed her twenty times.
incident (n.)
An event, especially an accident or incident.
Example:The incident caused a lot of damage.
professional (adj.)
Someone who works in a profession.
Example:She is a professional makeup artist.