Above the Law
Lawyer Convicted After Attempt To Kill Ex-Wife Foiled By Leaving The Safety On
Published Sep 9, 2026 by Joe Patrice, at Above the Law. Applies to US

Read the full article at Above the LawLast year, Matthew Exton spotted his ex-wife and her family at a local restaurant. After sending a drink to their table and spitting at them on his way out, the now-former Toledo-area attorney returned with a gun and attempted to shoot his ex at point blank range .
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