" Mikel Brown : First teen raped , teacher confessed , The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Lyn Mikel Brown . then judge gave one life sentence . Judge said girl looked older , was in control , teacher had ` ` suffered '' Brown : Culture 's distorted perception about girls gives men like rapist -- and judge -- a pass . Brown : Girls have to navigate this terrain ; judges must be wise enough to understand it .
" Mikel Brown : First teen raped , teacher confessed , then judge gave one life sentence . Judge said girl looked older , was in control , teacher had ` ` suffered '' Brown : Culture 's distorted perception about girls gives men like rapist -- and judge -- a pass . Brown : Girls have to navigate this terrain ; judges must be wise enough to understand it .