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Former lawyer who pulled gun on ex-wife in Ohio restaurant is convicted of attempted murder
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Matthew Exton, a former attorney, was convicted of attempted murder and two counts of felonious assault for trying to shoot his ex-wife at a Toledo restaurant in April 2025, but was acquitted of one assault charge.
- Exton's gun did not fire because the safety was on, and a waiter intervened by tackling him before he could attempt to shoot again.
- Exton, who became homeless after divorcing his wife in 2024, claimed he only pointed the gun to emphasize a court order and denied trying to shoot her.
- Prosecutors released video evidence showing Exton approaching his ex-wife's table, pointing the gun, and pulling the trigger multiple times, with witnesses confirming the gun made clicking noises.
- Lucas County Prosecutor Julia Bates described the incident as a planned "public execution," emphasizing the defendant's intent to harm his ex-wife rather than have a meal.
