BYU receiver Parker Kingston faces rape charge
BYU receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and will be charged with first-degree felony rape, according to a news release from the Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office on Wednesday.
Kingston was being held without bail pending a court appearance on Friday, multiple media outlets reported.
The alleged incident occurred on Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah, with the woman involved reporting a sexual assault.
According to the county attorney's office, "Detectives with the St. George Police Department then gathered digital and forensic evidence. They also conducted interviews with the parties involved and other witnesses. The information was then turned over to the Washington County Attorney's Office for review."
The university wrote in a statement, "BYU became aware today of the arrest of Parker Kingston. The university takes any allegation very seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment."
As a junior for the Cougars last fall, Kingston led the team in receptions (66) and receiving yards (924) while making five touchdown catches. He added three rushing scores. His best game was a seven-catch, 133-yard, two-TD performance at Iowa State on Oct. 25.
Through three seasons at BYU, the 21-year-old from Layton, Utah, has 98 receptions for 1,327 yards and seven touchdowns.