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49ers owner Jed York plead no contest to misdemeanor charges in Ohio

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 4:05 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

49ers owner Jed York plead no contest to misdemeanor charges in Ohio

Summary

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in East Palestine, Ohio, over the weekend and found guilty of two misdemeanor charges. York pleaded no contest to charges of disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools, with a judge sentencing him to two days in jail and fines totaling $1,150. Additionally, $160 seized from him will be forfeited to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force. The incident coincides with the 49ers seeking to improve after recent challenges on the field, including injuries heavily impacting their past seasons.

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•Jed York arrested for misconduct and possession of criminal tools
•York sentenced to two days in jail and $1,150 in fines
•Court orders forfeiture of $160 to a human trafficking task force
•The 49ers aim to recover from injuries that hindered past seasons
•Coach Kyle Shanahan recently suffered from a serious car accident

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4:05 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers owner was arrested, found guilty, and ordered to forfeit cash to human trafficking task force

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The San Francisco 49ers are looking to get back to the top of the NFC after having injuries completely devastate their chances at title contention over the last couple of seasons. Unfortunately, the franchise is now dealing with a significant off-the-field distraction. According to WKBN, Niners owner John “Jed” York was arrested in East Palestine,…
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