49ers Owner Jed York & His Wife Make Final Decision On Their Marriage As Prostitution Scandal Deepens
This article was originally published on Total Pro Sports.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio on misdemeanor charges. York was arrested on Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, during a sting operation by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force.
Police stated that York responded to an undercover ad on a prostitution website and arranged to pay $140 for a sexual encounter. He was initially booked for engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools.
York reached a plea deal the very next morning in Columbiana County Municipal Court.
While doing this, York remains a legally married man with children.
49ers Owner Jed York Filed For Divorce Months Before Prostitution Bust
Court records reveal that San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York initiated divorce proceedings several months prior to his recent arrest. York married Danielle Belluomini in 2011, and they have two sons together.
Meanwhile, court records show that York filed for divorce in Santa Clara County, California, on May 11, 2026, citing irreconcilable differences. Consequently, the couple was still legally married—though separated and awaiting a court date for joint custody—when his recent legal scandal broke.
Jed York listed the couple’s marriage date as June 24, 2011, but left their date of separation as “TBD.” He is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their two sons, ages 13 and 10.
What’s Next For York Following His Arrest?
Following his quick plea deal and release from custody, Jed York faces several immediate legal, professional, and corporate next steps.
First and foremost, the NFL released a statement confirming that York’s situation is actively being reviewed under its Personal Conduct Policy. Consequently, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell holds full disciplinary authority to issue steep financial penalties or mandate a formal suspension.
Furthermore, the league’s policy explicitly states that owners and high-level executives are held to a traditionally higher standard than players.
Historical precedents suggest the league could force him to step away from day-to-day team operations for a set period.
