Ohio police criticize Jed York after Ohio sting arrest
SFGATE • • sports
Key Points:
- The East Palestine Police Department released body camera footage showing the arrest of San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York during an online prostitution sting operation.
- The video captures officers approaching York, handcuffing him, and later discussing the arrest and the money found in his wallet.
- York was initially charged with engaging in prostitution, but the charges were amended to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools; he pleaded no contest, paid fines totaling $1,150, and served two concurrent days in jail.
- The arrest stemmed from York texting a woman he believed was a sex worker, who was actually an undercover officer from a human trafficking task force.
- The 49ers declined further comment, noting the legal matter has been resolved, and York was absent from a recent NFL owners meeting, with CEO Al Guido attending in his place.
