Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston has been charged with first-degree felony rape in Utah in connection with an alleged incident reported last year, and he is being held without bail ahead of an initial court appearance scheduled for Friday, prosecutors said.
The charge was filed by the Washington County Attorney’s Office and stems from an allegation that Kingston assaulted a woman on Feb. 23, 2025, in St. George, a city near the Arizona border, according to prosecutors and published reports.
Parker Kingston rape case: what prosecutors allege
Prosecutors said the investigation began after a woman, who was 20 at the time, reported a sexual assault to officers at a St. George hospital in February 2025. Investigators collected digital and forensic evidence and conducted interviews with involved parties and other witnesses before submitting the case for review, the Washington County Attorney’s Office said in a statement cited by news reports.
Kingston, 21, is being held in St. George without bail while the case proceeds, prosecutors said.
Court schedule and potential penalties
Kingston’s initial appearance is set for Friday in Utah’s Fifth Judicial District Court, according to prosecutors.
First-degree felony rape in Utah carries a potential sentence ranging from five years to life in prison, according to reporting on the filing.
BYU response and playing record
BYU said it became aware of Kingston’s arrest on Wednesday, said it takes allegations seriously, and said it will cooperate with law enforcement, while declining further comment due to federal and university privacy laws and student-related practices.
Kingston led BYU in receiving last season, with 66 catches for 924 yards and five touchdowns, according to Reuters