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Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape cost in opposition to Brigham Young University standout vast receiver Parker Kingston, officers stated Wednesday.
Kingston, 21, is being held with out bail in St. George, a metropolis close to Arizona, Washington County prosecutors stated. His preliminary look in court docket is scheduled for Friday.
The investigation started final February, prosecutors stated in a information launch. A lady who was 20 years outdated on the time advised officers at a St. George hospital that Kingston assaulted her on February 23, 2025, prosecutors stated. Police gathered digital and forensic proof and interviewed the events concerned and different witnesses, prosecutors stated.
It was not clear if Kingston had an legal professional. He didn’t instantly reply to a message searching for remark. A cellphone message left for his household was not instantly returned.
BYU stated in a press release that it takes any allegation very severely, and can cooperate with regulation enforcement. It stated it will not have the ability to remark additional because of federal and college privateness legal guidelines and practices for college kids.
Kingston had a team-leading 67 receptions and 928 yards with 5 TD catches final season. He additionally rushed for 199 yards on 25 carries with a rating, and returned 17 punts for 230 yards and a TD.