49ers owner Jed York suspended five games, fined $500k

[p]York was detained by police in East Palestine, Ohio, in August on a charge of [b]"engaging in prostitution."[/b][/p][p]US media reports said York was arrested after responding to an advert on a [b]"known prostitution website"[/b] on August 23rd to arrange sexual activity at a mobile home park.[/p][embed guid="90776755-ab86-4e5e-807b-0f1f239ea3c7" url="https://x.com/TMZ/status/2092731965501739156?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][p]York's charges were subsequently amended to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possessing criminal tools. He pleaded no contest to the two charges and was fined $1,150. However, his offenses left him in violation of the NFL's personal conduct policy, leading to his fine and suspension.[/p][p]The NFL said Friday that York had already effectively served half of his suspension after staying away from the [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/team/san-francisco-49ers/jBnfYoFr/"]49ers[/a]' first three regular season games.[/p][p][b]"Those three missed games are counted toward his suspension, and he may return on Tuesday, October 20th,"[/b] the league confirmed in announcing his sanction.[/p][p]York, 46, said in a statement he took [b]"full responsibility"[/b] for his actions.[/p][p][b]"To my family, to the players, coaches, and employees of the San Francisco 49ers, to our fans and partners, I am deeply sorry,"[/b] York said.[/p][p][b]"This was an inexcusable mistake and I take full responsibility. What I did does not reflect my values or the man I strive to be for my family.[/b][/p][p][b]"Leading the 49ers is a privilege, and one I don't take lightly. Your trust will have to be earned back over time, and I look forward to that work ahead."[/b][/p][p]York is the principal owner and chief executive of the 49ers and is also a co-owner of English Premier League side Leeds United and Scottish giants Rangers.[/p][embed guid="ef10ddb5-492c-49a2-a232-aef8468050ff" url="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/2106083595282513929?s=20" social-type="twitter" /][infobox id="20b251ad-200b-415c-a27c-559697b10377" /]