BYU Receiver Charged with First-Degree Felony Rape

Parker Kingston, 21, arrested after months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following a months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah. Jail records show Kingston, 21, was arrested on Wednesday and is being held without bail. The case began after a 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault to police in February 2025 in St. George, Utah.

Why it matters

This case marks the second high-profile sexual assault allegation involving a BYU football player within the past year, raising concerns about the university's handling of such incidents and the broader issue of sexual violence on college campuses.

The details

According to the Washington County Attorney's Office, investigators collected digital and forensic evidence and interviewed those involved, along with additional witnesses. The findings were later reviewed by the county attorney's office, which formally filed the charge against Kingston on Tuesday.

  • On February 23, 2025, the alleged sexual assault incident occurred in St. George, Utah.
  • On February 13, 2026, Parker Kingston, 21, was arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old BYU wide receiver who was arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following a months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah.

BYU

The university where Parker Kingston played football and which stated it will cooperate with law enforcement in this case.

Washington County Attorney's Office

The office that formally filed the first-degree felony rape charge against Parker Kingston after reviewing the findings of the police investigation.

St. George Police Department

The department that conducted the months-long investigation into the alleged sexual assault incident involving Parker Kingston.

Jake Retzlaff

A former BYU quarterback who was previously accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual assault, though the case was later dismissed with prejudice and no criminal charges were filed.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Friday whether or not to allow Parker Kingston out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual violence on college campuses and the need for universities to have robust policies and procedures in place to address such allegations thoroughly and transparently.