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LivestreamMenuOwner Jed York of the San Francisco 49ers stands on the field prior to an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans at Levi’s Stadium on Dec. 14, 2025 in Santa Clara, California. Brooke Sutton | Getty Images
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to reduced charges in Ohio on Monday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors following his Sunday arrest on suspicion of engaging in prostitution.
In a plea deal entered Monday, prosecutors amended the original charge to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
Court documents obtained by CNBC confirmed both those charges.
According to reports, the criminal tool in York’s possession was believed to be a cell phone used to reply to a prostitution advertisement.
York, 46, was arrested in East Palestine. Court documents indicate agents for the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force intercepted communication in which York responded to a prostitution website.
According to the East Palestine Police Department, the department’s “only involvement in this case is assisting the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force in the arrest of Mr. York.” According to the police report, a call for “mutual aid” was requested at the Wheathill Mobile Home Community on Aug 23 at 9:35 am.
York, like other NFL owners, is subject to the league’s personal conduct policy.
The NFL, in a statement, told CNBC: “We are aware of the matter which will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy.”
The San Francisco 49ers also sent CNBC a statement, saying, “As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time.”
Mugshot of 49ers owner, Jed York.Courtesy: Columbiana County Sheriff’s Office
As part of the reduced charges, York was sentenced to one day in the Columbiana County Jail for each count.
He was credited with time served Sunday and paid a fine of $1,150, according to court records.
York, a native of Youngstown, Ohio, has been CEO of the 49ers since December 2008 and the team’s principal owner since 2024.
CNBC’s Jim Forkin and Ryan Ruggiero contributed to this report.
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