Shannon O’Connor, a Los Gatos mother, is sentenced to about 36 years in prison for hosting alcohol-fueled parties where teenagers were allegedly pressured to engage in sexual activity. According to reporting from Santa Clara County Superior Court, the case centers on gatherings involving O’Connor and other minors, with prosecutors describing the events as involving teen drinking and coercion. The New York Post and Los Angeles Times both report that O’Connor received a lengthy prison term after a three-day sentencing hearing. The Los Angeles Times states the sentence is 35 years and 10 months, while the New York Post describes it as nearly 36 years. One account also notes O’Connor’s reaction during the proceedings, including an acknowledgment of wrongdoing and expressed shame. The articles frame the sentencing as the outcome of a conviction for running the parties, and they describe the punishment in terms of its severity and the length of time O’Connor will serve. No alternative outcome is described across the sources.