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  • Mar 12

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Los Gatos party mom case: Judge rules aggravating factors could lead to maximum penalty

The factors the judge found at play were that the teenage victims were vulnerable. O'Connor carried out crimes in a planned and sophisticated manner and she took advantage of her position of trust and, in the case of the sex crimes, she persuaded a minor to commit illegal acts.

  • Mar 12

Los Gatos mom found guilty of several charges, including felonies in underage sex party trial

Shannon O'Connor was convicted of 48 counts, including two felony sex charges, for hosting parties for young teenagers where she bought alcohol and egged on sex acts, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.

  • Mar 5

Closing arguments wrap for Los Gatos mom accused of teen parties; jury now deliberating

After a 16-week trial, Santa Clara County jurors must now must decide whether Shannon O'Connor is guilty of 63 counts of furnishing alcohol to children, child endangerment and other crimes.

  • Feb 24
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Closing arguments in defense of Los Gatos mom Shannon O'Conner expected to begin Monday

The prosecution wrapped up its second day of closing arguments Friday in the case of Shannon O'Connor, the mom who's on trial for the drunken sex parties involving teens at her home. O'Connor's defense will now have to prove her "not guilty" plea beginning on Monday.

  • Feb 21

Closing arguments begin for Los Gatos mom accused of hosting drunken teen sex parties

Prosecutors say she is charged with crimes back in 2021, but the teens testified their involvement with O'Connor dated back to 2019 - when some of them were as young as 11 years old. Parties were held at her home, local parks and even hotels.

  • Feb 20