Jed York, the majority owner of the San Francisco 49ers, pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges on Monday following his arrest in Ohio over the weekend. York, 46, faced charges of disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools. A previous charge of engaging in prostitution was amended to disorderly conduct as part of a plea deal. The possession charge was related to his cell phone, which was reportedly used to arrange the encounter.
York was accused of attempting to pay a woman $140 for sex in a trailer park before his arrest. By pleading no contest, York accepted the court's punishment without admitting guilt. He received a sentence of one day in jail for each count, along with a fine of $1,150, and was ordered to complete an online course. He has since been released after posting a $5,000 bond.
An NFL spokesperson stated that the league is aware of the situation and will review it under its personal conduct policy. The arrest occurred on Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, where York grew up, with involvement from the East Palestine Police Department and the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. York has been the CEO of the 49ers since 2008 and became the principal owner in 2024, succeeding his parents in managing the franchise. He has two sons with his wife, Danielle Belluomini.