Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer enrolled at the school after his arrest on a first-degree felony rape charge.
The charge reportedly stems from an incident nearly a year ago when an unidentified 20-year-old woman reported to officials at St. George Regional Hospital in Utah. The woman claims Kingston sexually assaulted her on February 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah.
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Shortly after news of the arrest broke, BYU issued a statement:
“BYU learned today of the arrest of Parker Kingston. The university takes any allegations very seriously and will cooperate with law enforcement. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices against students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment.”
A BYU spokesman declined to tell The Associated Press whether Kingston dropped out or was expelled.
Kingston, 21, appeared in court on Friday and was released on $100,000 bail and immediately paid $10,000 cash to the court after initially being held without bail.
“I find by clear and convincing evidence that Mr. Kingston is a danger to the community,” Judge John Walton said during the hearing.
Kingston’s defense attorney Cara Tangaro agreed that her client cannot contact his accuser or any potential witnesses, must stay off social media and wear a GPS ankle monitor to ensure he does not return to the southwestern Utah county unless he appears in court.
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If convicted, Kingston faces five years to life in prison.
Kingston was the Cougars’ leading receiver last season with 67 receptions, 928 yards and five receiving touchdowns, while also contributing 119 rushing yards and three touchdowns. The effort earned him first-team All-Big 12 honors.
Kingston also appeared to announce his engagement to a BYU men’s basketball game on Saturday, just four days after his arrest.
Kingston is due back in court on February 25.
