BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer enrolled at the school after he was arrested on a first-degree felony rape charge.
The charge reportedly stems from an incident nearly a year ago in which an unidentified 20-year-old woman reported to officers at Utah’s St. George Regional Hospital. The woman claimed Kingston sexually assaulted her on Feb. 23, 2025 in St. George, Utah.
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BYU released a statement shortly after news of the arrest broke:
“BYU became aware today of the arrest of Parker Kingston. 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.”
A BYU spokesperson declined to say to the Associated Press whether Kingston left school on his own or was kicked out.
The 21-year-old Kingston made a court appearance on Friday and was released on a $100,000 bond with $10,000 cash immediately paid to the court after he was held initially without bail.
“I found by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Kingston was a danger to the community,” Judge John Walton said during the hearing.
Cara Tangaro, Kingston’s defense attorney, agreed that her client could not contact his accuser or any potential witnesses, must remain off social media and wear a GPS ankle monitor to ensure he does not return to southwestern Utah county unless he’s there for a court appearance.
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Kingston faces five years to life in prison, if convicted.
Kingston was the Cougars’ leading receiver last season with 67 catches, 928 receiving yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, while also contributing 119 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground. That effort earned him first-team All-Big 12 honors.
Kingston also appeared to announce his engagement at a BYU men’s basketball game on Saturday, only four days before his arrest.
Kingston is due in court again on Feb. 25.
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