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Jed York Suspended Six Games and Fined $500,000 After Ohio Prostitution Sting
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Core Event: NFL Discipline for Personal-Conduct Violation
The NFL announced that San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York will miss six regular-season games and pay a $500,000 fine for violating the league’s Personal Conduct Policy. York’s absence from the team’s first three games counts toward the suspension, making him eligible to return on October 20.
Background & Context
On August 23, York was stopped by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force after police linked him to an undercover online prostitution ad. He entered a no-contest plea to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools (the cellphone used to arrange the meeting). He was sentenced to one day in jail for each count, served concurrently, posted a $5,000 bond, paid a $1,150 court fine and completed an online anti-prostitution course. The $160 seized was donated to the task force as part of the plea agreement.
Data & Statistics
- Suspension: 6 regular-season games (3 already served)
- Fine: $500,000 (maximum single-action fine for an owner)
- Arrest date: August 23, 2026
- Plea: No-contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools
- Jail time: one day per count (some reports cite two days)
- Court fine: $1,150
- Bond: $5,000
- Seized cash: $160, given to the task force
Official Statements & Responses
The league’s spokesperson confirmed the October 20 eligibility date, coinciding with the NFL owners’ fall meetings in New York. York issued a written statement through the 49ers organization, accepting the decision, apologizing to his family, staff and fans, and calling the incident “an inexcusable mistake.” Team representatives said the 49ers have maintained a 3-0 record during his absence, and head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch described the matter as a personal issue that does not affect football operations.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Jail duration: Most sources state one day per misdemeanor; a few outlets report a two-day sentence.
- Payment amount: Most accounts cite $160 for the encounter; one source mentions $140.
These discrepancies have not been clarified by court documents.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Today, the NFL concluded its review, and I accept its decision in full,” — Jed York
- “What I did does not reflect my values or the man I strive to be for my family,” — Jed York
What’s Next
York’s suspension ends on October 20, the day after the 49ers’ Week 6 Monday Night Football game against Washington. He will be eligible for the Week 7 road game at Atlanta and the Week 9 home contest versus Las Vegas. The NFL owners’ meetings, scheduled for October 20-22 in New York, will mark his first opportunity to participate in league governance since the discipline was imposed.