Beverly Johnson, the first African American woman ever to grace the cover of Vogue magazine, has sued by an ex-boyfriend for defamation of character and infliction of emotional distress. Mark Anthony Burk’s allegations are actually in response to a suit filed against him by Johnson. Johnson claims that Burk threatened to kill her and her pets.
Burk claims that those allegations tarnished his character and impacted his career as a professional golf player. He wants $5,000,000 plus his legal fees.
Johnson previously dated Sex and the City star Chris Noth, whom she also accused of abuse.
