Records show York was initially arrested on two counts of possession of criminal tools and engaging in prostitution, before the second charge was reduced to disturbing the peace.
American media reported that the arrest occurred at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Sunday morning in the “East Palestine” area of Ohio. The New York Post reported, based on a police report, that York arranged a sexual encounter in exchange for $140.
The court imposed a fine on York of $1,150, in addition to other court fees, which records showed he had paid. He was also sentenced to two days in prison, one day for each charge, but he received credit for one day he had previously spent in detention.
Records also indicate that his mobile phone will be returned to him, while the amount of $160 that was seized will be confiscated for the Mahoning Valley Anti-Human Trafficking Team, after an agreement between the two parties.
Brian McCarthy, the NFL’s chief spokesman, told Forbes that the league is “aware of the issue” and will review it under its personal conduct policy. This policy stipulates the prevention of illegal, violent, dangerous or irresponsible behavior, and anything that may harm the league’s reputation or weaken the public’s respect for it.
As for the “49ers” team, it said in a statement that the case is “a legal matter that has been resolved,” and therefore it will not provide additional comment at this time.
York’s family owns more than 90% of the 49ers, which Forbes has ranked as the fifth most valuable NFL team in 2025. His mother, Denise York, and her family’s fortune is estimated at about $8.5 billion.
Family ownership of the team dates back to 1977, when Edward DeBartolo Sr., Dennis York’s father, bought the club for $13 million. Jed York became the team’s CEO in 2008, then the main owner in 2024 after buying a sufficient share from his mother.
During his administration, the 49ers reached the Super Bowl 3 times, but lost them all, most recently to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2024. York also supervised the construction of Levi’s Stadium at a cost of $1.3 billion, which opened in 2014.
