San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York was arrested in Ohio over allegations of attempting to solicit prostitution, prompting political criticism of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after it accepted a $2,500 donation from him in June. The charge was later reduced, but the episode has raised questions about whether the DCCC will return the contribution; the committee had not commented at the time of publication.

Court records cited in the article say York faced charges of engaging in prostitution and possessing criminal tools after allegedly offering $140, and was sentenced to one day in jail and a $1,285 fine. York has donated more than $40,000 to Democratic candidates and groups since 2012, including $19,400 connected to former Ohio congressman Tim Ryan; a Republican campaign committee spokesperson criticised the DCCC for retaining the donation.