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'Party Mom' Verdict Reached On Child Endangerment, Molestation And More: Report
Shannon O'Connor was convicted on 41 of 63 counts including child endangerment and sexual offenses involving underage parties she hosted for teens.
- On Wednesday, a Santa Clara County jury returned mostly guilty verdicts in the trial of Los Gatos mother Shannon O'Connor, finding guilt on the majority of more than 60 charges after reading verdicts in open court.
- Prosecutors say she hosted parties where she supplied alcohol to teens and encouraged sexual activity, involving about 13 student witnesses at her Los Gatos home, parks, and hotels.
- By the numbers, jurors returned guilty verdicts across multiple counts, including 15 counts of child endangerment, 6 counts of child endangerment not likely to cause great bodily injury, and 16 counts of furnishing alcohol to a minor.
- O'Connor now faces decades behind bars and registration requirements after convictions, with Stephen Prekoski calling it `This is a disappointing verdict` and District Attorney Jeff Rosen praising justice for victims.
- Over the 16-week trial, jurors heard about 40 prosecution witnesses, including around 20 teen witnesses, and saw surveillance video and vacation rental owner testimony of intoxication and damage.
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