First-Degree Felony Rape Charge Against BYU Wide Receiver Parker Kingston Dismissed

A judge on Thursday dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former Brigham Young University wide receiver Parker Kingston, though prosecutors said they plan to refile the charge.

The case was scheduled for trial in July, but state prosecutors requested a continuance, according to the Washington County Attorney’s Office. The court denied the request and instead dismissed the case without prejudice, meaning the state can refile the case, the attorney’s office said in a statement. The Washington County Attorney’s Office said it intends to refile the case at a later date.

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