On March 3 , 1906 , Johnson appealed the conviction , alleging that his constitutional rights had been violated .
Johnson was beaten by sheriff Joseph Shipp to extract a confession , but maintained his innocence .
On March 3 , 1906 , Johnson appealed the conviction , alleging that Johnson 's constitutional rights had been violated .
Johnson was beaten by sheriff Joseph Shipp to extract a confession , but maintained his innocence .