◆ Our readhigh confidence BYU · Utah Jun 18, 2026 Parker Kingston's rape case dismissed, but charges may be refiled Will the state successfully refile the charges against Parker Kingston?
The outcome could impact Parker Kingston's future and BYU's reputation.
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What fans said 14 reactions — 11 Reddit · 2 message boards · 1 YouTube
Mixed reaction 18% negative · 11% positive 28 reactions Oh yeah, Parker admitted to breaking the honor code, that's about as black & white as it gets for his odds of playing for BYU. No chance he comes back, regardless of whether this…
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There was another continuance hearing that just took place to delay Parker Kingston's rape trial by another two months at the request of the prosecution & alleged victim. The judge denied the motion & dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning... You still have him admitted to sexual activity with her, all the text exchanges between them where she keeps saying she isn't going to sleep with him and sets clear boundaries…
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It's not impossible and ultimately we don't know. But I think this is unlikely. BYU wouldn't have been so quick to dismiss him from the team based on unproved allegations. They…
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His defense is that the sex was consensual. He’s already admitted to breaking the Honor Code. He was never playing at BYU after that.
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Seems like Kingston's attorney was really pushing the speedy trial issue which does factor in to the \Barker\ analysis (along with length of delay, reason for the delay, and…
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Did anyone watch the video? He has 2 classes left to graduate. If he decides to go back to BYU, would they even let him in? Sucks that he was so close… I’ve heard of academic…
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Of course he engaged in sexual activity. You specifically mentioned rape. And that is what I was referring to. So now it would be an honor code issue alone and not a legal/honor…
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