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49ers owner Jed York texted woman he believed was a prostitute before his arrest
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio after texting a woman he believed to be a prostitute using an alias, leading to charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, to which he pleaded no contest.
- York responded to a police sting operation, arranged to meet the woman for $160, was stopped by police upon arrival, and subsequently released on bond after being booked.
- He was sentenced to one day in jail concurrently for both offenses, fined $1,150, and completed an online course; the seized $160 was given to the human trafficking task force as part of the plea deal.
- The NFL is reviewing the incident under its personal conduct policy, while the 49ers stated the legal matter is resolved and will not comment further; coach Kyle Shanahan and players expressed respect for York and do not expect the situation to impact the team.
- York, who has been in Ohio during the summer and recently filed for divorce, remains uninvolved in football decisions, with Shanahan emphasizing efforts to keep the matter personal and separate from team affairs.
