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

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

Former Ohio attorney Matthew Exton was convicted of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and related firearm offenses, and a judge set his sentencing for September 2026, Fox News reported. According to NBC News, Exton pointed a handgun at his ex-wife in a Toledo eatery, but the weapon failed to fire and a waiter stepped in to stop the attack; The Independent also noted the gun malfunction and the waiter's intervention.

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Toledo, Ohio, United States Lucas County, Ohio, United States Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Սեպտեմբեր 12, 2026
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Ohio man convicted of attempted murder after pointing gun at ex-wife in eatery
Ohio man convicted of attempted murder after pointing gun at ex-wife in eatery

Fox News • 12 Սեպ 19:40

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.

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Սեպտեմբեր 9, 2026
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Former lawyer who pulled gun on ex-wife in Ohio restaurant is convicted of attempted murder
Former lawyer who pulled gun on ex-wife in Ohio restaurant is convicted of attempted murder

NBC News • 9 Սեպ 23:37

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.

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

nypost.com • 9 Սեպ 16:46

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.

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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
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 • 9 Սեպ 15:28

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.

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

TMZ • 9 Սեպ 14:21

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.

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