Roger Goodell says NFL is reviewing Jed York’s arrest under personal conduct policy
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the league is reviewing the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York under its personal conduct policy. York pleaded no contest to misdemeanor charges following an incident in Ohio.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about the NFL's enforcement of conduct standards for team owners compared to players and staff.
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, and pleaded guilty on Monday to two misdemeanors. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested on Sunday in East Palestine, Ohio, and pleaded guilty on Monday to two misdemeanors. Photograph: Andrew Milligan/PA San Francisco 49ers Roger Goodell says NFL is reviewing Jed York’s arrest under personal conduct policy Goodell confirms review after Ohio prostitution sting
York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanor charges
NFL has previously disciplined owners for misconduct
Prefer the Guardian on Google Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league’s personal conduct policy after he was caught in a prostitution sting in Ohio.
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