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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Matthew Exton Lucas County prosecutors Ohio Supreme Court

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

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2026年九月12日
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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 • 09月12日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 中立
2026年九月09日
4 篇总计
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 • 09月09日 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.

可信度 78% 操纵 10% 中立
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 • 09月09日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 45% 中立
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 • 09月09日 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.

可信度 73% 操纵 10% 中立
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 • 09月09日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立