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New Bodycam Video Shows San Francisco 49ers Owner Jed York's Arrest in East Palestine Prostitution Sting

York later pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools, and the NFL is reviewing possible league discipline.

  • On Sunday, San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, during a prostitution sting operation conducted by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
  • York messaged an undercover officer after responding to an online ad, agreeing to pay $160 for a sexual encounter at a mobile home park meeting location.
  • Bodycam footage released Thursday shows officers discussing the arrest; York reportedly spent two days in the Columbiana County Jail following sentencing.
  • York pleaded no contest Monday to misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, ordered to pay $1,150 in fines.
  • The NFL is reviewing the plea deal for potential discipline, while 49ers general manager John Lynch and Shanahan publicly cited personal respect for the York family.
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The 49ers were the NFL’s dream Australia ambassadors. Not anymore

Jed York’s arrest is only one item on a growing list of headaches surrounding one of the two teams the league chose to showcase in its Australian debut.

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Body camera video shows 49ers owner’s arrest during prostitution sting

John "Jed" York posted $5,000 bond and pleaded no contest to the charges.

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49ers GM John Lynch addresses Jed York arrest for the first time

49ers GM John Lynch addressed Jed York's arrest for the first time, calling it a difficult situation while respecting the owner's privacy.

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Jed York dealt more bad news as 49ers owner gets fired from Silicon Valley tech board after controversial Ohio trailer park arrest

On Sunday, San Francisco 49ers' principal owner Jed York was arrested on charges of engaging in prostitution and possession of criminal tools.

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49ers GM John Lynch calls Jed York arrest 'a real personal situation'

The 49ers have been the topic of discussion following the arrest of owner Jed York. GM John Lynch is the latest to speak about the situation.

·New York, United States
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Video Shows 49ers Owner In Prostitution Sting | ICE Agent Leaves Gun At SFO | Pileup Closes Freeway: Patch PM

ALSO: Pride flag fight heads back to school board; Human-trafficking sting nets 2; Police release sketch for person of interest in assault.

·New York, United States
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KSBW broke the news on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
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