BYU Receiver Parker Kingston Arrested on Rape Charge

Authorities allege Kingston sexually assaulted a woman in February 2025 after she set clear boundaries

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office has filed a first-degree felony rape charge against BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston following an alleged sexual assault in February 2025. The 21-year-old player is accused of raping a 20-year-old woman after she claims she told him multiple times she did not want to have sex. Kingston denies the allegations and says the encounter was consensual.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations against college athletes and the need for greater accountability and transparency around these incidents. It also raises concerns about campus safety and the university's response to such serious allegations.

The details

According to the probable cause affidavit, the woman informed a forensic interviewer that she had set clear boundaries with Kingston prior to their meeting, telling him in online messages that she did not want to have sex. The woman alleges that when Kingston came to her residence in the early hours of February 23, 2025, they began engaging in some sexual activity, but she specified it did not include intercourse. She claims that when Kingston started to fall asleep, she began preparing for bed, but he then "initiated sexual activity again" and allegedly raped her despite her telling him to stop several times. Kingston told investigators the encounter was consensual.

  • On February 23, 2025, the alleged rape incident occurred.
  • In June 2025, the woman reported the alleged rape to a forensic interviewer.
  • On Tuesday, February 11, 2026, authorities arrested Kingston.
  • On Wednesday, February 12, 2026, the Washington County Attorney's Office filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston.
  • On Friday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm, Kingston is scheduled to appear in court for an initial hearing.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old wide receiver for the Brigham Young University (BYU) football team who has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following an alleged sexual assault in February 2025.

The 20-year-old woman

The alleged victim who claims Kingston raped her in February 2025 after she had set clear boundaries and told him multiple times she did not want to have sex.

Washington County (Utah) Attorney's Office

The local prosecutor's office that filed the first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston following an investigation by the St. George Police Department.

Brigham Young University (BYU)

The university where Kingston plays football, which has acknowledged the arrest and stated it will cooperate with law enforcement while following federal and university privacy laws.

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What they’re saying

“The university takes any allegation very seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment.”

— BYU Athletic Department (BYU statement)

“Detectives with the St. George Police Department then gathered digital and forensic evidence. They also conducted interviews with the parties involved and other witnesses.”

— Washington County Attorney's Office (Attorney's Office statement)

What’s next

Kingston is scheduled to appear in court on Friday, February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm for an initial hearing. The judge will determine whether to allow him to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations against college athletes and the need for greater accountability and transparency around these incidents. It also raises concerns about campus safety and the university's response to such serious allegations.