A former attorney has been convicted of attempted murder after officials in Ohio stated he tried to carry out the “public execution” of his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant last year. The incident, which took place on April 11, 2025, ended with the assailant being tackled by a waiter before he could successfully discharge his firearm.
According to reporting by NBC News, WTOL, and WMGT, Matthew Exton, 43, faced a trial that concluded last week. The Lucas County Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Exton was convicted of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault, with sentencing enhancements linked to all three charges. Exton was acquitted of one additional count of assault and is scheduled to be sentenced later this month.
