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Juror Dismissed as Shannon O’Connor Trial Intensifies and Defendant Speaks From Jail

A jailhouse interview features a denial of urging sexual misconduct alongside an apology.

Overview

  • Santa Clara County prosecutors continued presenting teen testimony and digital messages describing heavy underage drinking at gatherings tied to O’Connor’s Los Gatos home.
  • One juror was removed after admitting to consuming outside media about the case, including seeing coverage on YouTube, and the trial is proceeding with a replaced panelist.
  • A teenage witness granted immunity recounted peers vomiting, said he consumed about 10 drinks, and described O’Connor’s role in social dynamics around sex talk among teens.
  • A father testified he photographed Snapchat messages from his son’s phone referencing sexual acts and teens passing out, and said O’Connor appeared to delete messages and was not home during a party.
  • O’Connor, who remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty to 63 charges, apologized in a recorded jail call, admitted buying alcohol, denied encouraging sexual misconduct, and alleged improper phone evidence as her attorney sought a mistrial; she faces more than 30 years if convicted.