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Rape charge against ex-BYU WR Kingston dismissed
Key takeaways
- A judge on Thursday dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU 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.
- Kingston's attorney, Cara Tangaro, declined to comment.
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A judge on Thursday dismissed a first-degree felony rape charge against former BYU 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.
Kingston's attorney, Cara Tangaro, declined to comment.
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