Rape Charge Dismissed After Prosecutors Ask For Delay

(St. George, UT) — A rape charge against a former BYU football player is being dismissed by a judge in St. George. He said the defendant has a right to a speedy trial and that right was being violated by the prosecution’s request for a delay. The case against Parker Kingston can still be refiled at a later date. The victim’s family says she’s devastated and they’re worried that the dismissal sends the wrong message. Prosecutors asked for a delay so the victim could prepare for a trial.