Rape charge refiled against ex-BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston in St. George
A felony rape charge has been refiled against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, months after the case was dismissed. Kingston is accused of assaulting a woman in St. George, Utah, in February 2025.
Felony rape charge refiled against former BYU player Parker Kingston
A first-degree felony rape charge was refiled Thursday against former Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston, fox13now.com reports — an outcome prosecutors had signalled for months.
The case was originally dismissed in June by Utah Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward after both sides requested a trial delay. Prosecutors had stated at the time that they intended to refile.
Kingston stands accused of assaulting a 20-year-old woman in her St. George home in February 2025.
Following the initial dismissal, the victim's family issued a statement expressing sharp disappointment with Judge Winward's ruling. "Our hearts are with our daughter, who showed tremendous courage in coming forward and placing her trust in the justice system," the family said. "...that trust was shattered when the Court prioritized getting an athlete back on the field over justice."
After Kingston's arrest, BYU removed him from the football team and expelled him from the university.
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