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49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Prostitution Sting

8/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, during a prostitution sting.
He paid $160 for an hour of sex after responding to an online ad as “Joe.”
York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, receiving credit for one day served.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will review the case under its personal conduct policy.

History

Historical Context

In April 2007 a Virginia raid uncovered more than 70 dogs at quarterback Michael Vick’s property, leading to his July indictment, a 23-month federal prison sentence and an indefinite NFL suspension under Goodell’s newly revised Personal Conduct Policy. The league now applies that same policy to owner Jed York’s 2024 prostitution sting, showing how the Vick case set a precedent for owner accountability.

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Story summary

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, during a prostitution sting.
He paid $160 for an hour of sex after responding to an online ad as “Joe.”
York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, receiving credit for one day served.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said the league will review the case under its personal conduct policy.

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