Rape Charge Refiled Against Ex-BYU Football Player Parker Kingston in Utah
Washington County prosecutors have refiled a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU player Parker Kingston, 22, after the case was dismissed in June 2026.
Rape charge against ex-BYU player Parker Kingston refiled in Washington County
Washington County prosecutors have refiled a first-degree felony rape charge against former Brigham Young University football player Parker Kingston, 22, cedarcityutah.com reports.
Kingston was first charged in February 2026. The case was dismissed in late June after prosecutors requested a continuance, stating the alleged victim was not ready to testify. They had recommended a September trial date, contingent on an assessment by the victim's therapist confirming she was prepared to participate in proceedings.
Fifth District Judge Jay T. Winward denied the motion, citing Kingston's right to a speedy trial, and dismissed the case without prejudice — leaving open the possibility of charges being refiled.
Text messages and account of events
According to a probable cause statement, Kingston told investigators he had sex with the alleged victim on Feb. 23, 2025 — roughly a year before his arrest — and that the encounter was consensual.
The alleged victim, identified in court documents as A.M., said she and Kingston had been communicating for about a month over Instagram and then Snapchat before he indicated he was travelling to St. George. "A.M. told the defendant that if the only reason he was coming was to have sex with her that he should not come," the arrest document states.
The two continued to communicate and made plans to meet. Kingston and a friend, identified as K.W., arranged to spend time with A.M. and her friend. Court documents note that "the defendant and K.W. texted each other regarding their plans changing."
At 12:50 a.m., Kingston admitted in a text to K.W. that he wanted to have sex with A.M., the documents state.
Kingston arrived at A.M.'s residence shortly after. The two talked briefly and put on a movie in her room. The probable cause statement says they "engaged in some consensual sexual activity, not including sexual intercourse."
Kingston then began to fall asleep on A.M.'s bed. When she returned from the bathroom after getting ready for bed, "the defendant became more aggressive and wanted to engage in more sexual activity," according to the court document. A.M. reported telling Kingston "no" four times.
Kingston then initiated intercourse without permission, the document states. He left her residence approximately ten minutes later.
At 3:28 a.m., he texted K.W.: "Just cracked her bruh."
Victim reports; Kingston interviewed by law enforcement
Three days after the incident, A.M. asked a neighbour who works in law enforcement what she should do if she had been sexually assaulted. He advised her to go to a hospital and report it.
Kingston was interviewed by law enforcement in November 2025. He confirmed that the word "cracked" referred to having sex. "The defendant told officers that he felt bad for what happened," the arrest document states. During that same interview, Kingston said A.M. had not said "no" to sexual intercourse.
However, Kingston also told officers that he received a text from A.M. approximately one hour after leaving her home. According to Kingston, the message stated that A.M. had not wanted to have sex and had told him "no."
Cedarcityutah.com reported it will continue to cover developments as the case proceeds.
Source: Google News JM — Kingston