BYU Football Player Parker Kingston Released on $10K Bail, $100K Bond in Rape Case

Kingston must wear GPS ankle monitor and cannot use social media while case is pending

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, 21, was released on $10,000 bail and a $100,000 bond after being arrested and jailed on a felony rape charge earlier this week. Kingston has retained a Salt Lake City defense attorney and must follow strict conditions, including wearing a GPS ankle monitor, avoiding contact with the alleged victim and any witnesses, and refraining from using social media while the case is pending.

Why it matters

This case highlights the complex issues surrounding sexual assault allegations against high-profile student-athletes and the challenges of balancing due process, victim protection, and public scrutiny. It also raises questions about BYU's response and commitment to addressing sexual misconduct on campus.

The details

According to court documents, Kingston has been charged with first-degree felony rape for an alleged incident that occurred on February 23, 2025, when the alleged victim was 20 years old. The alleged victim reported the sexual assault to police on February 27. In an interview with police, Kingston claimed the sexual activity was consensual. As part of the conditions of his release, Kingston cannot return to Washington County, Utah, where the alleged incident took place, except to make court appearances. He is also prohibited from using any form of social media while the case is pending.

  • On February 13, 2026, Kingston made his initial court appearance remotely from the Purgatory Correctional Facility.
  • The judge ordered Kingston to wear a GPS ankle monitor for the next 60 days, after which other forms of electronic monitoring may be considered.
  • Another court review with both attorneys will be held on March 18, 2026.
  • The preliminary hearing is set for April 13, 2026.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old BYU wide receiver who has been charged with first-degree felony rape.

Cara Tangaro

A Salt Lake City defense attorney representing Parker Kingston.

Ryan J. Shaum

A deputy Washington County attorney representing the state in the case against Parker Kingston.

Judge John Walton

The judge presiding over the initial court appearance and setting the conditions for Parker Kingston's release.

BYU

The university that Parker Kingston plays football for, which has stated it is cooperating with law enforcement and taking the allegations seriously.

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What they’re saying

“We would ask for no contact, obviously, with this alleged victim. That includes any third-party contact, no contact with any of her roommates or possible witnesses that are citizen witnesses.”

— Ryan J. Shaum, Deputy Washington County Attorney

“Hopefully be released today”

— Cara Tangaro, Defense Attorney

What’s next

The judge ordered Kingston to return to court on February 25 via WebEx, and another court review with both attorneys will be held on March 18. The preliminary hearing is set for April 13.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex issues surrounding sexual assault allegations against high-profile student-athletes and the challenges of balancing due process, victim protection, and public scrutiny. It also raises questions about BYU's response and commitment to addressing sexual misconduct on campus.