"O'Connor faces 63 counts, including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to minors. Jurors heard testimony from dozens of victims throughout trial, and a meticulous two-day closing argument breakdown by the prosecution of alleged alcohol and sex-fueled teen parties."
"The defense is going to try to dismantle the prosecution's case bit by bit by breaking down each count and saying this really doesn't meet the elements of a child endangerment or other crimes," Clark said."
"I'm trying to be a concerned mother. I knew that these kids were drinking. I knew these kids were having sexual relations, whatever that may be. I was trying to make sure that they were being safe. People can look at that a few different ways."
The prosecution completed a two-day closing argument accusing Shannon O'Connor of hosting alcohol- and sex-fueled teen parties at her home. The case includes 63 counts, including child endangerment and furnishing alcohol to minors, based on testimony from dozens of alleged victims. O'Connor faces decades in prison if convicted. The defense will begin presenting its case on Monday and intends to challenge each count and argue that the elements of the alleged crimes are not met. O'Connor declined to testify and said in a jailhouse call that she tried to keep the teens safe while aware they were drinking and engaging in sexual activity.
Read at ABC7 San Francisco
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