BYU Receiver Parker Kingston Granted Bail After Initial Court Appearance in Rape Case
Parker Trent Kingston, a 21-year-old wide receiver, appeared by videoconference on Feb. 13, 2026 (ET) for an initial hearing on a first-degree rape charge. A judge accepted a stipulation from the parties, set bond at $100, 000 with a $10, 000 cash surrender option for immediate release, and outlined monitoring and travel restrictions as conditions of release.
Court hearing, bail and conditions
Kingston appeared WebEx from the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Hurricane, Utah. The presiding judge opened the roughly 10-minute hearing by noting the seriousness of the charge and the statutory exposure for a first-degree felony, which ranges from five years to life in prison plus fines and surcharges. Prosecutors recommended a $100, 000 bond and presented a list of proposed conditions of release; the defense agreed to those terms and asked for prompt release so Kingston could be fitted with an ankle monitor and leave the county immediately.
The judge said the court would accept the parties' stipulation, citing that the alleged victim had been consulted and felt comfortable with the proposed safeguards. Bail was set at $100, 000, with the option to satisfy the amount by posting $10, 000 cash prior to release. Additional conditions outlined by the court include electronic monitoring and travel limitations intended to minimize perceived risk while proceedings continue.
Allegations in charging documents
Charging documents state that the alleged incident occurred in the early morning hours of Feb. 23, 2025 (ET) at a residence in St. George. Prosecutors say the woman, 20, told Kingston multiple times beforehand that she did not want to have sex and set clear boundaries prior to the meeting. The papers describe the pair watching a movie and engaging in some sexual activity, followed by a period when Kingston began to fall asleep and the woman left the room to prepare for bed.
When she returned roughly 15 minutes later, the documents state that Kingston initiated further sexual activity despite the woman telling him to stop and attempting to push him away. The woman sought medical attention four days later and met with prosecuting attorneys for follow-up interviews. Investigators collected digital and forensic material and conducted witness interviews as part of the inquiry.
Defense position and investigative material
When questioned by investigators, Kingston maintained that all interactions were consensual. Prosecutors note that communications obtained from Kingston's phone after the incident suggest he intended to have sexual intercourse when he went to the woman's residence. Law enforcement investigators gathered evidence they then forwarded to the county attorney's office for review, which culminated in the filing of a first-degree rape charge.
Implications for Kingston and the university program
Kingston, a rising senior who led his team in receiving yards the prior season, had been among players who announced plans to return for a final year of eligibility. Team and university officials acknowledged learning of the arrest and said they would cooperate with law enforcement while noting campus privacy protections constrain further comment. Kingston had been in Provo days before his arrest and attended a men’s basketball game as recently as the preceding weekend.
Next steps in the case
Kingston is scheduled to appear again in court for further proceedings. The conditions of his release require strict compliance with monitoring and travel restrictions; any alleged violations could prompt re-arrest or modification of bond. The statutory exposure for the charge underscores the long-term stakes as investigators and prosecutors continue preparing the case for trial or resolution.
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