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Washington Today
By the People, for the People
BYU Star Receiver Arrested on Rape Charges
Parker Kingston faces first-degree felony rape allegations following months-long investigation
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, 21, has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following a months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah. The case began after a 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault to police in February 2025. Investigators collected evidence and interviewed those involved before the county attorney's office formally filed the charge.
Why it matters
This is 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 cases and the broader issue of sexual violence on college campuses.
The details
According to authorities, the alleged incident occurred on February 23, 2025 in St. George, Utah, about 250 miles south of BYU's Provo campus. The woman reported the assault to staff at St. George Regional Hospital, prompting an investigation by the St. George Police Department. Investigators collected digital and forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses before the Washington County Attorney's Office formally filed the first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston on Tuesday.
- On February 23, 2025, the alleged sexual assault incident occurred.
- The woman reported the assault to hospital staff shortly after the incident.
- Police launched an investigation that lasted several months.
- On February 13, 2026, Kingston was arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape.
The players
Parker Kingston
A 21-year-old BYU wide receiver who was the team's leading receiver during the 2025 season.
BYU
The university where Parker Kingston played football and which is cooperating with the investigation.
Washington County Attorney's Office
The office that formally filed the first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston.
St. George Police Department
The department that conducted the investigation into the alleged sexual assault.
Jake Retzlaff
A former BYU quarterback who was previously accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual assault, though the case was later dismissed with no criminal charges filed.
What’s next
Kingston is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on Friday in Utah's Fifth Judicial District Court. The judge will determine whether he should be released on bail or remain in custody during the legal proceedings.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing issue of 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. It also raises questions about BYU's handling of similar high-profile cases involving student-athletes.
