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49ers owner Jed York reportedly contacted fictitious prostitution ad posted by police prior to arrest

York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges, disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools, was sentenced to two days in jail and fined $1,150.

Yahoo Sports · August 25, 2026

49ers owner Jed York reportedly contacted fictitious prostitution ad posted by police prior to arrest

York was charged with a pair of misdemeanors, initially including a prostitution charge that was eventually amended to disorderly conduct through a plea agreement, per ESPN . York's other charge was reportedly for possession of criminal tools, a classification that can apply to a cell phone. He pleaded no contest, was sentenced to two days in jail, one for each charge, and fined $1,150.

Jed York took over as the San Francisco 49ers' CEO in 2008 and as the organization's principal owner in 2024. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)

York contacted what he didn't know was an undercover officer twice on Saturday, according to ESPN , which also cited the incident report. The undercover officer reportedly didn't respond to York until Sunday, when York sent a third message.

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