49ers owner arrested in Ohio for trying to pay prostitute $140, cops say
Jed York, who is married with two kids, was arrested in East Palestine on Sunday after allegedly answering an ad on a known prostitution website
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over the weekend for attempting to pay a prostitute $140, according to police. York, a 46-year-old married executive originally from Youngstown, Ohio, was taken into custody at a trailer park in East Palestine and charged with disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools.
He pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor charges and was released after posting a $5,000 bond, receiving one day of credit for time served and a fine of $1,150. York's arrest came after he answered an ad on a known prostitution website in Columbiana County and arranged to engage in sexual activity with a woman for $140. The NFL has acknowledged the matter and stated it will be reviewed under the personal conduct policy.
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