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Why Utah prosecutors are bringing a rape charge against former BYU athlete Parker Kingston again

By Salt Lake Tribune · November 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Washington County prosecutors on Thursday refiled a rape charge against former Brigham Young University standout Parker Kingston. A judge dismissed the same felony rape charge against Kingston over the summer, after deciding he would not delay a trial after prosecutors had indicated that the alleged victim might not be ready emotionally to testify.

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