Former Ohio lawyer convicted of attempted murder, sentencing set for 2026

Ohio man convicted of attempted murder after pointing gun at ex-wife in eatery

Fox News • 12 sept. 19h40

A former attorney was found guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and related firearm offenses for trying to shoot his ex-wife at a Toledo eatery, with sentencing set for September 2026.

Former lawyer who pulled gun on ex-wife in Ohio restaurant is convicted of attempted murder

NBC News • 09 sept. 23h37

A former attorney was found guilty of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault for pointing a handgun at his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant, where the weapon failed to fire.

Hero waiter tackles Ohio lawyer as he tries to shoot ex-wife

nypost.com • 09 sept. 16h46

A Toledo restaurant employee tackled a man who pointed a handgun at his ex-wife, preventing a shooting. The suspect, former lawyer Matthew Exton, was later convicted of attempted murder and assault.

Moment man tries to fire point-blank at his ex in a restaurant - but is stopped by the gun’s safety and a daring waiter

The Independent • 09 sept. 15h28

A former attorney was found guilty of attempted murder and related charges after a handgun failed to fire and a waiter intervened during an incident at a Toledo restaurant.

Ohio Lawyer Tried to Shoot Ex-Wife in Restaurant, But Gun Safety Was On

TMZ • 09 sept. 14h21

A Toledo lawyer was found guilty of attempted murder and related charges after a 2025 incident in which he tried to fire at his ex-wife in a crowded restaurant, but the gun failed to discharge.