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49ers owner Jed York suspended for six games, fined $500,000 by NFL after Ohio arrest
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has been suspended for six regular-season games and fined $500,000 by the NFL for violating the league’s personal conduct policy following his August arrest on prostitution-related charges.
- York pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, serving one day in jail and paying fines as part of a plea agreement.
- The NFL counted the first three games York missed during the investigation toward his suspension, allowing him to return on October 20.
- York issued a public apology, taking full responsibility for his actions and expressing his commitment to earning back trust and setting a better example for his family.
- York has led the 49ers since 2008, becoming principal owner in 2024, and has overseen the team’s rise as a Super Bowl contender and the construction of Levi’s Stadium.
