Rape charge re-filed against ex-BYU football player Parker Kingston in Utah
A first-degree felony rape charge has been re-filed against former BYU star Parker Kingston over an alleged assault in St. George, Utah, in February 2025.
Former BYU player Parker Kingston faces re-filed rape charge in St. George
A first-degree felony rape charge has been re-filed against former Brigham Young University football player Parker Kingston, kmyu.tv reports, stemming from an alleged sexual assault at a home in St. George, Utah, on February 23, 2025.
According to court documents, Kingston and the woman had been communicating through social media for approximately a month before they met at her residence. The two watched a film and engaged in some consensual sexual activity, prosecutors alleged.
The woman told investigators that Kingston subsequently became more aggressive and sought further sexual contact. The probable cause statement indicates she refused him four times before freezing as he allegedly proceeded without her consent.
Three days after the encounter, the woman contacted a neighbour with a law enforcement background and underwent a sexual assault examination at a hospital.
During a detective interview in November 2025, Kingston disputed her account, stating she had not refused intercourse. He nonetheless acknowledged receiving a text message from her afterward in which she indicated she had said no and had not wanted to have sex.
Investigators also reviewed text messages Kingston exchanged with a friend both before and after the encounter, including messages in which he discussed having sex with the woman.
The Washington County Attorney's Office authorised the new charge on Tuesday. An initial court appearance has been scheduled for December 17.
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