Jed York body cam footage shows stunned 49ers owner being arrested
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on August 23 in East Palestine, Ohio, initially charged with misdemeanor counts of engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools; a plea deal later reduced the prostitution charge to disorderly conduct.
- Police body camera footage released shows York being handcuffed after being asked to exit his vehicle, with officers noting he had a large amount of cash at the time of arrest.
- Authorities allege York used an alias to contact an undercover officer via a prostitution website, arranging to pay $140 for sexual activity; he pleaded no contest to possessing the cell phone used to arrange the meeting.
- As part of his plea deal, York agreed to pay a $1,150 fine, serve one day in jail, and forfeit $160 seized during the arrest.
- The NFL is reviewing the matter under its personal conduct policy, while the 49ers have declined further comment, stating the legal issue has been resolved.
