A Hollywood actor known for his role in the comedy series “How I Met Your Mother” has been arrested and charged with multiple serious offenses after allegedly attempting to flee the country. Nick Pasqual, 34, is facing charges that include one count of attempted murder, one count of first-degree residential burglary with a person present, and one count of injuring a loved one.
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office stated that Pasqual allegedly stabbed his girlfriend multiple times on the night of May 23rd at her home in Sunland, Los Angeles. The two had been estranged for some time, and the victim had previously obtained a restraining order against Pasqual. The woman is currently in critical condition at a hospital.
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“My thoughts and heartfelt sympathies are with the victim in this horrific incident,” said District Attorney George Gascón. “Our office, including our Bureau of Victim Services, extends our support and resources to her as she embarks on the long and difficult journey of healing from both the physical and emotional trauma inflicted upon her. This heinous incident is a stark reminder of the dangers of domestic violence. We will ensure that the individual responsible for this egregious act is held accountable for their actions.”
Following the incident, Pasqual fled the scene, prompting authorities to issue an arrest warrant with a bail set at over $1 million. Pasqual was subsequently arrested in Texas while attempting to cross a border checkpoint. He is expected to be extradited from the checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, near El Paso, to Los Angeles County to face the charges.
Pasqual is known for his role as Ted in a 2011 episode of “How I Met Your Mother,” where he played a schoolteacher leading his students on a field trip, according to IMDB. Ironically, in 2021, he was cast to portray fugitive Larry Chism on “America’s Most Wanted.” Chism, who has been on the run since 1988, is charged with a slew of offenses including escape, racketeering, murder, firearms violations, explosives, arson, narcotics trafficking, and airplane hijacking.
