California ‘Party Mom’ hears from parents of victims at sentencing: ‘She blatantly lied to us’
Shannon O'Connor, a mother convicted of hosting underage drinking parties, faced emotional testimonies from victims' families during her sentencing. Parents described how she betrayed their trust and exposed their children to dangerous situations. The court proceedings are expected to continue, with O'Connor facing over 30 years in prison for her actions.
- ▪Shannon O'Connor was convicted of orchestrating alcohol-fueled sex parties involving teenagers.
- ▪Victims' families testified about the emotional and physical harm their children suffered due to O'Connor's actions.
- ▪O'Connor faces more than 30 years in prison following her conviction on 48 felony counts.
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Metro California ‘Party Mom’ hears from parents of victims at sentencing: ‘She blatantly lied to us’ By Daniel Farr Published May 27, 2026, 10:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google Shannon O’Connor, a 51-year-old Los Gatos mother convicted of orchestrating alcohol-fueled sex parties involving teenagers, is set to return to court Wednesday morning as her high-profile sentencing continues in Santa Clara County Superior Court. In court Tuesday, O’Connor faced emotional testimony from multiple families who said she betrayed their trust and exposed minors to dangerous levels of alcohol and alleged sexual exploitation at gatherings held between 2020 and 2021. 4 Shannon O’Connor in orange prison uniform, blue surgical mask.
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