BYU’s Parker Kingston Claims Consensual Encounter Amidst Rape Allegation
Parker Kingston, a wide receiver for BYU Cougars, faces serious legal troubles following a rape allegation. The 21-year-old, from Layton, Utah, was arrested on Wednesday and is currently held without bail in Washington County jail. He is scheduled to appear in the 5th District Court in St. George on Friday.
Parker Kingston’s Claims Amidst Allegations
According to unsealed court documents, Kingston asserts that all sexual encounters with his accuser were consensual. Prosecutors have charged him with first-degree felony rape under seal, citing concerns that he is a flight risk and a danger to the community.
Details of the Incident
The alleged events unfolded on February 23, 2025, when Kingston visited the woman at her home in Washington County. They reportedly watched a movie and engaged in sexual activity that did not involve intercourse. As the night progressed, the woman left the room to prepare for bed, returning approximately 15 minutes later to find Kingston initiating sexual activity again.
Despite her repeated protests and attempts to push him away, she alleges that Kingston forced her to have sexual intercourse. The woman initially reported the incident at a southern Utah hospital on February 27, 2025. She later met with forensic experts in June, stating that before their encounter, she had made it clear that she did not wish to engage in sexual activity and urged Kingston not to visit if that was his intent.
Evidence and Investigations
Following the complaint, detectives reviewed communications from Kingston’s cell phone, which suggested he may have gone to the woman’s apartment with the intent of having sexual intercourse. Kingston continues to maintain that all sexual activity was consensual, as stated in the court documents.
- Defendant: Parker Kingston
- Age: 21
- Date of Incident: February 23, 2025
- Date Reported: February 27, 2025
- Charge: First-degree felony rape
- Court Appearance: Scheduled for Friday in St. George
This case brings significant attention to issues of consent and sexual violence, highlighting the complexities of such allegations and the legal ramifications for those involved.
