9/10/14 - A defense lawyer is urging the public to stay tuned for the "whole story" before judging a 69-year-old man who is accused of killing another motorist in a road rage incident last week in Genoa Township. Melissa Pearce says Martin Zale is a respected member of the community in Marion Township and that there is most definitely another side to this story. "The family of Mr. Zale is confident that once the entire story, with the facts and evidence in this case, has been heard in the courtroom before an impartial jury, that jury will return the right verdict." Pearce also indicated that she will be seeking to use a self-defense strategy at trial. She spoke to reporters Tuesday outside Howell District Court following the adjournment of a hearing for Zale, who is charged with an open count of murder in the fatal shooting of Derek Flemming on Sept. 2. Flemming's wife has told police that her husband was shot in the head after getting out of his vehicle to ask why Zale was driving aggressively. Amy Flemming also told the Detroit Free Press that Zale had an emotionless expression on his face after the shooting. The next court hearing is Oct. 7. (JK)
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