Roger Goodell says NFL is reviewing Jed York’s arrest under personal conduct policy
Summary
The NFL is reviewing whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York should be punished for breaking the league’s personal conduct rules after his recent arrest in Ohio in a prostitution sting. York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to one day in jail and a fine.Key Facts
- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league is investigating Jed York under its personal conduct policy.
- York was arrested in Ohio when police said he tried to pay $160 for sex from an undercover officer.
- He was charged with engaging in prostitution, which was later changed to disorderly conduct.
- York pleaded no contest to disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools (using his phone to communicate with a supposed prostitute).
- He was sentenced to one day in jail (credited for the time served) and fined $1,150.
- York’s $160 payment was seized and given to a human trafficking task force.
- York completed an online course as part of his sentence.
- Previous NFL owners have faced penalties under the personal conduct policy for other offenses.
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