49ers owner Jed York suspended for 6 games after his arrest in prostitution sting

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell issued a six-game suspension for San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York on Friday, a consequence of his arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting earlier this year. York was also fined $500,000 for breaching the NFL's personal conduct policy. Due to his absence, he has served three games and is permitted to return on October 20, following the team's previous game against Washington.

In an Ohio mobile home park, York was apprehended by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force when he attempted to pay $160 for sexual services with a woman he believed to be a prostitute. He was lodged in jail after posting a $5,000 bond. Initially, York faced charges of engaging in prostitution, which were later amended to disorderly conduct.

He pleaded no contest to both charges, including possessing criminal tools for responding to an undercover online prostitution advertisement via his phone. York was sentenced to one day in jail for each offense, to be served concurrently, and was credited with one day served upon pleading no contest. A $1,150 fine was also imposed.

Police confiscated the $160 York paid to the woman, which was later handed to the human trafficking task force as part of the plea. York also completed an online course as part of his penalties.