Former Ohio Attorney Sentenced to 20 Years for Attempted Murder of Ex-Wife in Restaurant
Matthew Exton, a former attorney, was sentenced to 20 to 24.5 years in prison after being convicted of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault. The incident occurred on April 11, 2025, at the Sabira restaurant in Toledo, Ohio, during its opening night. Exton attempted to shoot his ex-wife, but the weapon’s safety was engaged, and a waiter tackled him before he could fire again. He was acquitted of one assault count related to his ex-wife’s father.
