California’s notorious “party mom” is facing up to 30 years in prison after being found guilty for hosting booze-fueled sex parties for high schoolers.
Following a three-month courtroom saga, 51-year-old Shannon O’Connor of Los Gatos was convicted Wednesday on 48 felony counts, including sexual battery, child endangerment and giving alcohol to minors.
“We expect, as parents, that we protect children — protect our children, protect other people’s children,” Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen told reporters outside the courthouse Wednesday.
Shannon O’Connor, 51, was convicted on 48 felony counts, including sexual battery, child endangerment and giving alcohol to minors. AP
“This defendant took advantage of children, manipulated children, hurt children — emotionally, mentally, physically, and did that for her own perverse reasons.
“Every child who testified, the jury convicted the defendant of a charge involving that child.”
O’Connor, who maintained her innocence, was accused of orchestrating illicit sex parties for a group of teens, including her son, at her Los Gatos home and in vacation rentals throughout the 2020-2021 school year.
Widespread sexual assaults took place under her supervision, where she was accused of plied teens with copious amounts of alcohol and watched as they engaged in lewd acts for her own disturbing amusement.
O’Connor, who has maintained her innocence, was accused of orchestrating illicit sex parties for a group of teens. Ada County Sheriffs Office.
One of the alleged victims had told the court there was “no escape” from the boozy bashes, where teenage girls were treated like “sex objects.”
The girl, who testified at O’Connor’s trial under the name “Jane Doe 6,” recounted how the mom looked on as teens engaged in lewd sex acts inside her lavish $4 million San Jose mansion.
Most of O’Connor’s guests were 14-year-old freshmen from Los Gatos High School, where boys treated girls like “sex objects,” Doe 6 testified.
“I was assaulted, and my friends were assaulted multiple times,” she told the jury.
The convicted mom’s attorney, Stephen Prekoski, said his client was “crushed” and “very disappointed” by the verdict while speaking to reporters.
The Los Gatos mom allegedly plied teens with copious amounts of alcohol and watched as they engaged in lewd acts for her own disturbing amusement. AP
“I don’t think I can say it any better than that,” Preksoski added.
O’Connor is due back in court for final sentencing March 26.
Tom Brady was one of the many athletes who attended Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party on Saturday. Getty Images
Michael Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party was the place to be in San Francisco, Calif., on Saturday.
The annual bash was jam-packed with A-listers once again, making it one of the most sought-after parties to score an invite to during Big Game Weekend.
The NFL legend (pictured here with Fanatics CEO Rubin) was one of the first to arrive to the star-studded party. Getty Images for FanaticsThe two were joined by New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his wife, Dana Blumberg. Getty Images for FanaticsOther notable guest athletes included Cincinnati Bengals star Joe Burrow (pictured), New York Giants player Cam Skattebo and retired NFL quarterback Drew Brees. Getty Images
Shortly after, we spotted everyone from influencer Alix Earle — who, along with Brady, has been hopping around to all the hottest Super Bowl parties this week — to singer J Balvin, NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., retired NBA pro Dwight Howard, actor Jamie Foxx and “CBS Mornings” host Gayle King.
Of putting together such an A-list guest list this year, Fanatics CEO Rubin exclusively told Page Six that it was “really easy” thanks to the Patriots making it into the Super Bowl.
“I get one of my closest friends, Robert, [and Kraft Group president] Jonathan Kraft actually being in the game, that helps, by the way, when your friends are playing in the game,” he explained on the red carpet.
“What’s going to make it a great week is that, we’re going to have the best party ever today and then the [New England Patriots] are going to win the game tomorrow.”
Influencer Alix Earle, who has been hitting up several Super Bowl parties this week, turned heads on the carpet. Getty ImagesAshanti stopped to snap pics for photographers before heading into the bash with husband Nelly and friends. Getty ImagesCiara attended the party — and even gave a surprise performance! — with husband Russell Wilson by her side. Getty Images for FanaticsEven actor Kevin Costner stepped out for Saturday’s exclusive party at Pier 48 in San Francisco, Calif. Getty Images
Inside the star-studded bash, Page Six spotted rapper Jay-Z hanging out with friends in an exclusive, roped-off area of the venue, taking a spot right next to the stage.
Just a few feet away, “Bloody Valentine” rocker MGK was seen chatting it up with actor Kevin Costner, who became “fast friends” with the singer’s close pal, Pete Davidson, at last year’s VIP fête.
Kendall Jenner was also in attendance — after recently appearing in a Super Bowl 2026 ad for Fanatics Sportsbook — and at one point stopped to snap an unexpected pic with Kraft.
Kendall Jenner, who recently starred in a Super Bowl ad for Fanatics Sportsbook, also stopped by the VIP bash. Sophie Sahara/FanaticsPage Six spotted MGK, Kevin Hart and Meek Mill partying in an exclusive roped-off section of the venue. Getty Images for FanaticsMeanwhile, David Blaine and Odell Beckham Jr. were photographed chatting it up inside the fête. Getty Images for FanaticsAlso spotted inside: Sofía Vergara, J Balvin and Valentina Ferrer posing for pics for photographers. Getty Images for FanaticsThe VIP bash provided us with plenty of epic photo opps, including this one of Jerry Jones and Jon Bon Jovi. Getty Images for Fanatics
Other attendees included Zac Efron, Sofía Vergara, Jon Bon Jovi, Diplo, Kevin Hart, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, Teyana Taylor, Russell Wilson, Shaboozey, Drew Brees, 2 Chainz, French Montana, Reggie Bush, Guy Fieri, Fat Joe, Becky G, Tiffany Haddish, Keegan-Michael Key, Adam Devine, Emma Roberts, Livvy Dunne, Kevin Hart, Danny Amendola, Ja Rule, Lala Anthony, Camille Kostek, Kyle and Kristin Juszczyk and many more.
Guests at the party were entertained from beginning to end, with performances from Cardi B — who encouraged partygoers to take shots with her in celebration — along with SZA, Travis Scott, Ciara, 21 Savage, Don Toliver, Chase B and Nelly and Ashanti.
The Fanatics bash kicked off just one day before the New England Patriots face off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Cardi B performed at the party after Page Six broke the news that she would be taking the stage at this year’s event. FanaticsRapper Nelly was also one of the performers, and was later joined by his wife, Ashanti. FanaticsSZA had partygoers on their feet from beginning to end, running through hit after hit from her popular catalog. FanaticsTravis Scott, who is a regular at Fanatics events, closed out the night with a hyped-up set ahead of Sunday’s game. Fanatics
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny, meanwhile, will be headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, following an opening ceremony by Green Day and pre-game performances from Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile and Coco Jones.
“I just want to have fun, it’s going to be a huge party,” the “King of Latin Trap” (real name: Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio) teased during Apple Music’s press conference in San Francisco Thursday.
“I don’t want to give spoilers; people only need to worry about dancing. They don’t even have to learn Spanish; it’s better if they dance, but there’s no better dance [than one] that comes from the heart.”
Tune into all the Super Bowl 2026 festivities live on NBC, Peacock, Telemundo and Universo Sunday.
