All In Self Defense

"A man who was convicted of killing the head of a D.C. modeling agency has been sentenced to 48 years in prison.

Markus Johnson, 22, of Southeast was sentenced yesterday on his April conviction for first-degree murder in the death of Michael Myers.

Prosecutors said Johnson attacked Mr. Myers in March 2002 with a knife, a screwdriver, a hacksaw, computer components and a floor buffer.  Investigators think Johnson confronted Mr. Myers because he was frustrated about a lack of modeling jobs.

Johnson reportedly also stole Mr. Myers' wallet and other items from his office.

A jury rejected Johnson's assertions of self-defense."

From The Washington Times, August 5, 2005.