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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
BYU Wide Receiver Charged with First-Degree Felony Rape
Parker Kingston, 21, faces charges stemming from an alleged incident in February 2025 in St. George, Utah.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston, 21, has been charged with first-degree felony rape following an alleged sexual assault incident in February 2025 in St. George, Utah. The charges were announced by the Washington County Attorney's Office, which stated that a 20-year-old female reported the assault to authorities at the time.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations on college campuses, particularly involving student-athletes. It raises questions about campus culture, accountability, and the handling of such sensitive cases by law enforcement and university officials.
The details
According to the Washington County Attorney's Office, the charges against Kingston stem from an alleged incident on February 23, 2025 in St. George, Utah. The female victim, who was 20 years old at the time, reported the sexual assault to officers at St. George Regional Hospital. Detectives then gathered digital and forensic evidence, conducted interviews with the parties involved and other witnesses, and turned the information over to the Washington County Attorney's Office for review.
- The alleged incident occurred on February 23, 2025 in St. George, Utah.
- The victim reported the sexual assault to authorities in February 2025.
- Kingston was taken into custody and is currently being held in Washington County without bail.
- An initial court appearance is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. local time.
The players
Parker Kingston
A 21-year-old wide receiver for the Brigham Young University (BYU) Cougars football team who has been charged with first-degree felony rape.
Washington County Attorney's Office
The office that announced the charges against Parker Kingston and is overseeing the case.
St. George Police Department
The law enforcement agency that conducted the investigation into the alleged sexual assault incident.
BYU
The university where Parker Kingston plays football and which has acknowledged his arrest.
What’s next
An initial court appearance for Parker Kingston is scheduled for Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. local time, where a judge will determine whether to allow him to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations on college campuses, particularly involving student-athletes. It raises important questions about campus culture, accountability, and the handling of such sensitive cases by law enforcement and university officials.
