Jed York, whose family is worth an estimated $8.5 billion US, was arrested this past weekend in an Ohio trailer park after arranging to pay $140 to a woman for “sexual activity.”
ESPN reported on Monday that court documents showed York — the owner and CEO of the NFL’s San Francisco 49ers — allegedly responded to an ad on a known prostitution website and “arranged to have sexual activity with the female in exchange for $140.”
York was then arrested on Sunday morning upon arriving at the location — Wheat Hill MHP in East Palestine, Ohio — with the cellphone used to arrange the meeting, according to court records.
York pleaded no contest after the charges were amended from one count of engaging in prostitution to a disorderly conduct charge. He also was convicted of “possessing criminal tools.”
He was sentenced to serve one day in jail, but he was given credit for time served, and also was ordered to pay $1,150 US in fines.
Who is Jed York?
York was born in Youngstown, Ohio, which is 35 km from the location of his arrest.
The 46-year-old has been the team’s chief executive officer since 2008 and later became the Niners’ majority owner in 2024.
He has been married to Danielle Belluomini for 15 years, but reportedly filed for divorce this past May. The pair shares two sons, Jaxon and Brixton, who are minors.
What has the NFL said?
According to TMZ, the NFL is aware of the incident and will be looking into the matter.
“We are aware of the matter which will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy,” a league spokesperson told the outlet.
The team has yet to officially comment on York’s arrest.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to fly to Australia next week for their season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. The team has been dealing with several injuries during training camp, with many commentators attributing to the ailments to an electrical substation located near the team’s practice facility.