Parker Kingston Rape Case: Probable Cause Statement Disclosed

Parker Kingston, a standout football player at Brigham Young University (BYU), is facing serious allegations. He has been charged with first-degree felony rape following an incident reported on February 23, 2025. According to a recently unsealed probable cause statement, Kingston asserts that all sexual activities were consensual.

Parker Kingston Rape Case Overview

On February 27, 2025, a 20-year-old woman, referred to as A.M., contacted authorities at St. George Regional Hospital. She reported an alleged sexual assault that had occurred just days earlier. As the investigation progressed, A.M. met with a forensic interviewer later that June.

Details of the Allegations

• A.M. claimed she had previously communicated to Kingston that she did not want to engage in sexual activities.
• She also clarified her boundaries before their meeting at her residence.
• On the night in question, they watched a movie and engaged in some sexual activity, but not intercourse.
• After a brief separation, Kingston reportedly initiated sexual activity again despite A.M. repeatedly asking him to stop.
• The probable cause statement describes this as an act of rape.

Detective Cody Layton of the St. George Police filed the probable cause statement following these events. In a subsequent interview, Kingston maintained that the interactions were consensual.

Legal Proceedings and Response

Kingston was arrested and booked into the Washington County Jail on Tuesday without bail. An initial court appearance is set for Friday in St. George, where Judge Jay Winward will preside over the case. The documents related to the case were previously sealed due to concerns that Kingston might flee.

Washington County Attorney Jerry D. Jaeger confirmed that the investigation commenced after A.M. reported the assault. He considers the case significant, pointing to the necessity of ensuring Kingston faces the charges against him.

In a statement, BYU Athletics expressed their seriousness regarding the allegations. They indicated their willingness to cooperate with law enforcement while adhering to federal and university privacy guidelines.

Kingston’s Football Career

Parker Kingston has had a notable football career at BYU, with 67 receptions for 928 yards and five touchdowns during the 2025 season. In recent communication, he conveyed his intention to return for his senior year in 2026, following a successful season that included an 11-2 record and a victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

As the case develops, both the university and law enforcement continue to address the allegations carefully, maintaining awareness of their ramifications.