49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to Ohio misdemeanor charges

San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York entered a no-contest plea to two misdemeanor charges in Ohio on Monday. The charges — disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools — stem from an incident in which York responded to an undercover online advertisement using his cellphone, prosecutors said.

York was arrested Sunday morning at a mobile home community in East Palestine, near his hometown of Youngstown, and released after posting a $5,000 bond. He was sentenced to serve one day in jail for each count, to be served concurrently, and was credited with that day upon his plea. A fine of $1,150 was also imposed, and $160 seized during the arrest will be donated to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force as part of the agreement.

Columbiana County Prosecutor Vito Abruzzino noted that prostitution-related cases often result in plea deals, adding, ">Each case is looked at individually and for specific facts of the conduct, what evidence the police provide, and input from the arresting officer," and emphasizing the role of the defendant’s criminal history and judicial discretion.

The NFL said it is aware of the arrest and will review the matter under its personal conduct policy, which can lead to fines or suspensions for owners. The 49ers organization declined further comment, stating the legal matter has been resolved.

York assumed day-to-day control of the franchise in 2008 and became principal owner in 2024. Under his tenure, the team has reached the Super Bowl three times and moved to Levi's Stadium in 2014.