49ers Owner Jed York Receives Six-Game NFL Suspension and $500,000 Fine

The NFL announced that San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will miss six games and pay a $500,000 fine for breaching the league’s personal-conduct rules. York’s disciplinary action follows his August 23 arrest in East Palestine, Ohio, where police stopped him after he tried to arrange a $160 prostitution transaction. He initially faced charges of engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools, but pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and the tool charge, receiving a one-day jail sentence and over $1,000 in fines.

The suspension counts the team’s first three games, allowing York to return on Oct. 20. In a statement, York expressed remorse, said the incident did not reflect his values, and pledged to earn back the trust of the franchise’s community.