The Oklahoman reports that a female Oklahoma teacher is facing a $1 million judgment for her predatory sexual conduct in the seduction of a male student. Teacher, Jennifer Caswell, is currently serving a 10 year sentence in state prison for statutory rape. A federal court ruled that the woman must pay the damages for the emotional, psychological, and social damages done to the student. Caswell went on the Dr. Phil show to talk about her affair and she made a strong effort to blame her unfulfilling marriage for the condition which led to her sexual relationship with a student. Several past high profile cases have left civil rights advocates frustrated that female defendants are treated far differently than male defendants. Some say women are getting preferential treatment and far lighter sentences. Debra LaFave was perhaps the most glaring example of a female teacher getting off with a 'slap on the wrist' for repeatedly seducing a male student while teaching in Florida public schools. Before that, Mary Kay LeTourneau had a very notorious affair with a very young male student. she is now married to him. |
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