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Case dismissed against former BYU football player after judge denies delay of July trial

Judge Jay Winward of Utah's 5th District Court dismissed a felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston. The ruling followed the judge's refusal to grant a request to delay the July trial. The dismissal was granted without prejudice.

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New reports clarify the charge was a felony and the dismissal was without prejudice.

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  1. Felony Rape Charge Dismissed Against Former BYU Player Parker Kingston

    Judge Jay Winward of Utah's 5th District Court dismissed a felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston. The ruling followed the judge's refusal to grant a request to delay the July trial. The dismissal was granted without prejudice.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judge Jay Winward of Utah's 5th District Court dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston.
    • The dismissed charge against Parker Kingston was a felony.
    • The dismissal occurred after the judge denied a request to postpone the July trial.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The dismissal of the charge was without prejudice.
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  2. Judge dismisses rape charge against former BYU player Parker Kingston

    Judge Jay Winward of Utah's 5th District Court dismissed a rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston on Thursday. The decision came after the judge denied a request to postpone the jury trial. The proceedings took place in St. George.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judge Jay Winward of Utah's 5th District Court dismissed a rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday.
    • The dismissal occurred after the judge denied a request to delay the jury trial.
    • Parker Kingston is a former BYU wide receiver.
    • The case was heard in St. George.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Kingston was scheduled for a jury trial from July 6 to July 10.
    • Prosecutors plan to refile the charge.
    confidence 90%

  3. Rape Charge Against Former BYU Receiver Parker Kingston Dismissed

    Fifth District Court Judge Jay Winward dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston on Thursday. The dismissal followed the judge's denial of a request to delay the trial. Prosecutors have stated they plan to refile the charge.

    What's confirmed:

    • Judge Jay Winward dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against Parker Kingston on Thursday.
    • The judge denied a request to delay the jury trial.
    • Prosecutors plan to refile the charge against Kingston.
    • Parker Kingston is a former BYU wide receiver.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The state requested a two-month continuance to move the trial to September.
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