BREAKING: An East Bay woman has just pleaded no contest to an accessory charge in the shocking murder of Mark Calcagni, the manager of San Francisco’s iconic Condor Club. The plea was entered on December 14, 2023, in Sonoma County court, signaling a key development in this high-profile case.
Asia Lozano Morton, 25, from Dublin, changed her initial not guilty plea from late October, now waiving her right to a jury trial. She is accused of assisting her boyfriend, Richard Lund, 43, who allegedly pulled the trigger in the fatal shooting of Calcagni outside his home in Santa Rosa on October 3.
Calcagni, 60, known for his management of the nation’s first topless bar, was shot near his residence shortly after returning from work around 5 a.m.. Tragically, a passerby discovered his body on a nearby sidewalk roughly 90 minutes later. Investigators believe the murder was premeditated, possibly linked to Calcagni’s decision to fire both Lund and Morton from their positions at the Condor Club.
Authorities arrested Lund at his home later that month, where he remains in custody without bail, facing charges of murder and illegal gun possession. Morton, who was apprehended at San Francisco International Airport upon returning from a trip to Spain, was previously granted the opportunity to await trial outside of jail under strict conditions, including GPS monitoring and a prohibition on contacting Lund.
Morton is scheduled for sentencing on January 15, 2024, as this case continues to unfold, raising questions about workplace dynamics and the tragic consequences of personal disputes.
This urgent update highlights the escalating legal proceedings surrounding a case that has captivated the Bay Area and beyond. Stay tuned for more developments as they arise.
