Trending Now - California Woman Charged for Hosting Underage Sex Parties

WHO:

Shannon O’Connor, 51, also known as Shannon Bruga, referred to as the "Los Gatos party mom"

Jeff Rosen, Santa Clara County District Attorney

Stephen Prekoski, O’Connor’s attorney

20 young adults and 41 witnesses testified during the trial

Victims identified in court as Jane Does and John Does

WHAT:

O’Connor was convicted of 48 charges, including two felony sex offenses and multiple counts of child endangerment and misdemeanor sexual battery.

She faces a potential prison sentence of more than 30 years, depending on aggravating factors.

A grand jury indicted O’Connor on 63 counts in November 2023, which included 20 felony and 43 misdemeanor counts.

The trial lasted approximately 16 weeks, with jury selection beginning in late 2025.

Testimonies included allegations of minors consuming alcohol to the point of vomiting and engaging in sexual activities.

WHERE:

O’Connor's home in Los Gatos, California

A rented beach house in Santa Cruz, California

Santa Clara County courthouse in San Jose, California

Idaho, where O’Connor was arrested in June 2021

WHEN:

The incidents occurred between June 1, 2020, and May 3, 2021.

O’Connor was arrested in June 2021 and extradited to California.

She was initially charged in October 2021 with 39 counts.

Sentencing is scheduled for March 26, 2026, with a decision on aggravating factors to be made on March 11, 2026.

WHY:

O’Connor allegedly hosted parties where she provided alcohol to minors, encouraged sexual behavior, and created an environment where minors were endangered.

HOW:

O’Connor provided alcohol, including vodka and Fireball whiskey, to minors.

She allegedly discouraged minors from seeking help when they were intoxicated and advised against calling for an ambulance.

O’Connor reportedly developed close relationships with groups of teenagers and was often the only adult present at the parties.

Shannon O’Connor, also known as the "Los Gatos party mom," was convicted of 48 charges, including two felony sex offenses and multiple counts of child endangerment, following a trial that featured testimonies from 20 young adults and 41 witnesses. The incidents, which took place between June 2020 and May 2021, involved O’Connor allegedly hosting parties where she provided alcohol to minors and fostered a dangerous environment, leading to her arrest in June 2021. Sentencing is set for March 26, 2026, with a decision on aggravating factors expected on March 11, and O’Connor faces a potential prison sentence of more than 30 years.