Michael Irvin defended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York during a recent appearance on streamer N3on’s livestream, arguing that York’s alleged attempt to pay for sex should remain a private matter after York’s Ohio arrest. York later pleaded no contest to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools, identified as a cellphone, according to the source. Irvin’s argument was blunt: money changes hands in plenty of romantic situations, from expensive dinners to major gifts, so he sees paid intimacy as another form of transaction. Irvin also pointed to York’s recent divorce, saying the billionaire should be allowed to navigate his personal life without public judgment. What Happened to Jed York? According to prosecutors, York allegedly responded several times to a fake online advertisement before traveling to an East Palestine, Ohio, trailer park to meet someone he believed was offering sex. Police arrested York at the location, and body camera footage showed the 49ers owner appearing stunned during the encounter. Irvin even questioned why a wealthy public figure would choose a trailer park meeting instead of a high-end escort arrangement, framing the low-profile setup as a way for famous people to avoid attention. The NFL is still reviewing whether York’s arrest violated the league’s personal conduct policy, while Irvin’s take effectively argues that the league should close the file.