Jed York Sought Prostitute While Using Fake Name ‘Joe,’ Had $160 In Cash When Arrested
Key Points:
- 49ers owner Jed York was arrested Sunday morning at an Ohio trailer park after contacting a fake prostitution service multiple times under a false name, according to incident records cited by reports.
- York’s family, including his mother Denise, has an estimated net worth of $8.5 billion and owns a majority stake in the 49ers, ranked No. 5 on Forbes’ 2025 list of the NFL’s most valuable teams.
- 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stated the incident has no impact on the team’s day-to-day operations or on-field performance and it was not discussed in team meetings.
- The NFL will review York’s arrest under its personal conduct policy, as confirmed by a league spokesperson.
- York’s arrest follows his recent separation and divorce filing from his wife Danielle Belluomini; York has been CEO since 2008 and principal owner since 2024, with the team facing challenges both on and off the field this preseason.