Matthew Exton Sentenced to Up to 24½ Years, a New Trial Denied for Gerhardt Konig, and Tomasz Kosowski Starts Cross-Examining

Matthew Exton, 43, a former attorney convicted of attempting to shoot his ex-wife at the opening night of Sabira restaurant in Toledo, was sentenced Monday by Lucas County Judge Gary Cook. Exton tried to fire his attorney the morning of the hearing, then told the court that pointing a loaded gun at his ex-wife was not harm because it did not fire. Cook played the surveillance video, saying it showed Exton trying to disengage the safety after the gun failed — the moment that "cements the intent." Exton says he will appeal. Also: Judge Paul Wong denied Dr. Gerhardt Konig's motion for a new trial after questioning all twelve jurors, finding no outside influence despite reporting that an anonymous livestream commenter who claimed contact with a juror correctly predicted the verdict. Konig is sentenced January 8. And in Largo, Florida, Tomasz Kosowski has begun cross-examining the state's witnesses in his self-represented capital murder trial.Join our new FB groups page here. Take the poll!Join the Daily Crime & Justice community on social media! We're building a passionate group of true crime enthusiasts who love diving deep into the most shocking cases in America.Follow us on Facebook and Instagram by searching "Daily Crime & Justice" on either platform. You'll get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, breaking news updates on cases we're covering, and early alerts when new episodes drop. Our social media is where Garret Fisher's hottest takes live, including reactions that don't make it into the show.But more importantly, it's where YOU come in. Share your theories, debate the verdicts, and connect with fellow listeners who are just as obsessed with justice as you are. Did the jury get it right? What questions do you still have? Your comments and insights often shape future episodes.We cover the trials that matter, but our community makes the conversation unforgettable. Come for Garret's signature cynical commentary, stay for the incredible discussions with thousands of true crime fans who get it.