BYU’s Parker Kingston charged with rape days after engagement announcement

BYU extensive receiver Parker Kingston has been accused of rape simply days after asserting his engagement.

Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree rape cost in opposition to Kingston, officers introduced Wednesday, following an alleged incident final yr.

A lady who was 20 years previous on the time informed officers at a St. George hospital that Kingston attacked her on Feb. 23, 2025, prosecutors stated. Police collected digital and forensic proof and interviewed the concerned events and different witnesses, prosecutors stated. An investigation has been underway for the reason that report.

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BYU Cougars extensive receiver Parker Kingston catches a move in opposition to the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. (Reese Strickland/Imagn Pictures)

Kingston, 21, is being held with out bail in St. George, a metropolis close to the Arizona border, Washington County prosecutors stated. His first courtroom look is scheduled for Friday, and the sentence ranges from 5 years to life in jail.

The extensive receiver appeared to make his engagement public throughout BYU’s current basketball recreation in opposition to Houston on Saturday. Kingston and his new fiancée had been proven on the jumbotron, the place she confirmed off her new engagement ring.

BYU Cougars extensive receiver Parker Kingston catches a move in opposition to the Iowa State Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium. (Reese Strickland/Imagn Pictures)

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BYU stated in a press release that it takes any allegations very severely and can cooperate with legislation enforcement. It stated it couldn’t remark additional as a consequence of federal and college pupil privateness legal guidelines and practices.

BYU Cougars extensive receiver Parker Kingston celebrates after a first-down loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the course of the second half at Tenting World Stadium. Obligatory credit score: (Kim Klement Neitzel/Imagn Pictures)

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Kingston had a team-leading 67 receptions and 928 yards with 5 touchdowns final season. He additionally rushed for 199 yards on 25 carries with a rating, and returned 17 punts for 230 yards and a landing.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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