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'Net worth a staggering 660 billion won': Legendary scandal rocks prestigious club owner, caught in prostitution sting → 'Humiliating' moment of police arrest revealed: "You are out of your mind"

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Jed York at the time of his arrest. /Photo=Fox News archive
Jed York at the time of his arrest. /Photo=Fox News archive

The arrest scandal involving billionaire Jed York (46), owner of the storied American football team San Francisco 49ers in the NFL and co-owner of English Premier League side Leeds United and Scottish club Rangers, continues to trigger severe backlash in local society even after legal proceedings concluded.

On the 31st, British outlet 'Daily Mail' reported: "York's arrest case has been legally resolved. However, it has not succeeded in calming the harsh rumors spreading among local residents." The report added that York's father, John York, showed a nonchalant reaction to this scandal that shook his billionaire family after being arrested for attempting prostitution at a trailer park in Ohio over the weekend.

Earlier, American outlet 'Fox News' released police bodycam footage capturing the scene. In the video, York was wearing a New York Yankees T-shirt, shorts, and sneakers, still sporting his wedding ring on his left hand. When East Palestine, Ohio police approached him by vehicle to arrest him, York became visibly flustered and repeatedly asked, "May I ask what you are doing?" When questioned about who he had come to meet, he lied, saying, "I was just driving."

Police discovered a massive amount of cash inside the rental car, including hundreds of 20-dollar bills. An officer on scene expressed disbelief via bodycam: "People who do such things are truly out of their minds. They can have whatever they want and live in any way they choose, yet this is truly absurd."

Mugshot of Jed York. /Photo=Daily Mail archive
Mugshot of Jed York. /Photo=Daily Mail archive

According to local investigation reports, York was caught in a sting operation while attempting to engage in prostitution. It was revealed that York used an alias when communicating with the woman.

Fox News explained: "York was initially charged with prostitution and possession of criminal tools, but the court reduced the charges to disorderly conduct and minor offense for possession of criminal tools. As a result, he was sentenced to one day in jail as credit for time served and fined 1,150 dollars (approximately 1.5 million won)."

York, whose net worth reaches 500 million dollars (approximately 660 billion won), married his wife Danielle in 2011 and has two sons. However, just before filing for divorce last May, he had moved his residence to his parents' home.

Immediately after the incident, the San Francisco club stated: "Since legal matters have been resolved, we will not issue an official statement." Head coach Kyle Shanahan said: "There is absolutely no impact on the team or performance. This is a very private matter, and I still respect owner York and his family." However, the NFL office is reviewing whether this arrest violated the league's personal conduct policy, leaving open the possibility of further disciplinary action.

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