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Matthew Exton Sentenced Up to 24½ Years for Attacks

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  • Matthew Exton was sentenced to up to 24½ years in prison.
  • Lucas County Common Pleas Court convicted Exton of two attempted-murder and two felonious-assault counts.
  • The attacks occurred April 11, 2025, at Sabira restaurant in downtown Toledo, Ohio.
  • Exton pointed a Colt Defender handgun at his ex-wife and her mother, which failed to fire.
  • A waiter and other patrons tackled Exton after the gun failed to fire.