Jed York Arrested in Ohio; Divorcing

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York allegedly responded to a prostitution advertisement using a pseudonym and traveled to East Palestine, Ohio, where he was arrested after arriving with $160 and a cellphone used to arrange the encounter. Police later reduced the initial charge of engaging in prostitution to disorderly conduct, and York pleaded no contest to possessing criminal tools, with a plea deal that included fines and concurrent jail time. He was sentenced to one day in jail for each count (served concurrently) and paid about $1,150 in fines, with time served counted toward the sentence, and his phone was forfeited under the settlement. The NFL said it would review the incident under its personal conduct policy, and the 49ers organization declined further comment, noting the matter had been resolved. York is also a co-owner of Leeds United and Rangers, adding international attention to the case and prompting varied reactions from sports leadership and media outlets. The incident comes as the 49ers face distractions ahead of the upcoming season and amid broader coverage of York’s ownership roles.