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Shannon O'Connor Convicted of 48 Crimes, Faces 30 Years

3/5/2026

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Shannon O'Connor, the defendant, was convicted of 48 crimes, including sexual assault and child endangerment, after a three-month trial.
Prosecutors said she organized alcohol-fueled parties causing binge drinking and sexual assaults among teens.
The jury found that she enabled intoxication that prevented two girls from consenting to sexual activity, and she faces 30 years in prison and must register as a sex offender.
Sentencing is set for March 26, 2026.

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Story summary

Shannon O'Connor, the defendant, was convicted of 48 crimes, including sexual assault and child endangerment, after a three-month trial.
Prosecutors said she organized alcohol-fueled parties causing binge drinking and sexual assaults among teens.
The jury found that she enabled intoxication that prevented two girls from consenting to sexual activity, and she faces 30 years in prison and must register as a sex offender.
Sentencing is set for March 26, 2026.