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The NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games and fined him $500,000 for violating the league’s personal conduct policy.

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The Arrest and Legal Resolution

York was arrested on August 23 in East Palestine, Ohio, during an undercover prostitution sting conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. Authorities stated he used his phone to respond to an online advertisement and attempted to pay $160 for sexual services at a mobile home park.

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York was initially booked on a charge of engaging in prostitution. Prosecutors later amended the primary charge to misdemeanor disorderly conduct. York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools (for using his cell phone). He received a concurrent one-day jail sentence credited with time served, paid a $1,150 fine, forfeited the $160 to the task force, and completed an online course.

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NFL Disciplinary Action and Suspension Details

• Games Served: York voluntarily stepped away and did not attend the 49ers’ first three regular-season games or league meetings while the NFL conducted its review. The league is crediting those missed games toward his six-game ban.

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• Return Date: He is barred from team facilities and events until his suspension concludes on October 20, following the 49ers’ game against Washington.

• Financial Penalty: York must pay a $500,000 fine to the league.

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York’s Response

York issued a public statement accepting the NFL’s sanctions and apologizing to his family, the organization, players, coaches, and supporters, calling the incident an “inexcusable mistake” and pledging to earn back trust.

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