The billionaire was ordered to pay $1,150 (£843) in fines and sentenced to one day in jail.
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Jed York(Image: East Palestine Police)
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New details have emerged after Rangers co-owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution. It has been reported that York used his mobile phone to set up the alleged ($140) £100 rendezvous with a sex worker at a trailer park, according to court documents.
The San Francisco 49ers owner pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanour charges on Monday after being arrested over the alleged prostitution offence in the state of Ohio on Sunday, around 9.35am local time.
Court documents state York, whose family is worth an estimated £6.4billion, "arranged to have sexual activity with the female in exchange for $140 (£102)” in a trailer park in East Palestine.
It's reported he responded to an advertisement from a known prostitution website in Columbiana County, the Record reports. However, while en route to the meeting, he was taken into custody in a sting operation by an agent from the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
Jed York, Principal Owner San Francisco 49ers and co-owner of Rangers, speaking during a press conference
Jed York, Principal Owner San Francisco 49ers and co-owner of Rangers, speaking during a press conference
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According to the court records, York had “in his possession his cellular device which was used to arrange the criminal act.” As reported by the New York Post, it is understood that is the reason he was also charged with "possessing criminal tools" as well as "engaging in "prostitution".
York, who was initially released on $5,000 (£3,667) bond, cut a plea deal on Monday. He pled no contest to a lesser charge of disorderly conduct, downgraded from engaging in prostitution, and to one count of possessing criminal tools.
The billionaire was ordered to pay $1,150 (£843) in fines and sentenced to one day in jail - which he was given credit for time served. His lawyer noted York had also completed an online course.
York took over the Ibrox side last summer alongside fellow American businessman and entrepreneur Andrew Cavenagh, who is now Rangers chairman.
In February, York opened up on his Ibrox experience in a rare interview following the American takeover. The 49ers CEO and principal owner lifted the lid on his "special experience" with the Light Blues having taken in a clash with Celtic last season and admitted he was enjoying seeing Rangers attempt to "get back" to glory.
Speaking to talkSPORT about the overseas investment from the 49ers, York said: "We own Leeds United, and we are big investors in Rangers. I get over to the UK a lot for games. There is nothing like Elland Road or going to see a Rangers match.
"I was at my first Old Firm match earlier this season for a draw, and it was truly a special experience. Watching Rangers get back up, trying to fight, compete, and hold their own has been special. We are hoping for a lot more success."
York has been the majority owners of the Niners since 2024 but has been the team's chief executive officer since 2008. He is originally from Youngstown, Ohio.
A San Francisco 49ers spokesperson said: "As this is a legal matter, which has been resolved, we will not be providing any further comment at this time."
Rangers FC, the NFL, and East Palestine Police Department have been contacted for comment.