What is Shannon O'Connor accused of?

Shannon O'Connor is accused of organizing alcohol-fueled parties for teenagers that allegedly led to sexual assaults and child endangerment.

When did the alleged parties occur?

The alleged parties took place during the COVID-19 shutdown in 2020.

What charges does Shannon O'Connor face?

She faces felony child endangerment charges and numerous misdemeanor charges for furnishing alcohol to minors.

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California Mom Accused of Hosting Teen Binge Parties

8 Jan

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Summary

Woman allegedly organized alcohol-fueled parties for teens during COVID-19 shutdown.
She faces felony child endangerment and misdemeanor alcohol furnishing charges.
Victims allege sexual assaults occurred during parties at her mansion.

California Mom Accused of Hosting Teen Binge Parties

A California woman, Shannon O'Connor, is currently facing trial in Santa Clara for allegedly orchestrating underage parties fueled by alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. The 51-year-old mother is accused of facilitating events that led to sexual assaults among teenagers.

Her trial, which began on December 1, 2025, involves 20 felony counts of child endangerment and over 40 misdemeanor charges for providing alcohol to minors. A former student testified that parties at O'Connor's Los Gatos mansion involved freshmen from the local football team and underage girls, with alcohol hidden in the garage.

Court records indicate that a girl alleged O'Connor was present during a sexual assault and near-drowning incident in a hot tub. While O'Connor has partially acknowledged responsibility for the alcohol and the location of the events, she also suggested witnesses were granted immunity to implicate her.