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Rape charge refiled against former BYU football player Parker Kingston

November 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM MT · via ABC4 Utah · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

Rape charge refiled against former BYU football player Parker Kingston
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Washington County prosecutors refiled a first-degree felony rape charge against Parker Kingston, 21, a former BYU football player, on Thursday. Kingston is accused of rape in an incident from February 2025, according to court documents reported by ABC4.

The charge had been dismissed earlier this year after prosecutors said the woman who made the allegation was not ready to testify. Court records now indicate she is prepared to proceed with the case.

Kingston has not entered a plea to the refiled charge. A preliminary hearing has not been scheduled.

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