Parker Kingston’s lawyers seek to disqualify prosecutor from rape case

Byu wide receiver Parker Kingston's lawyers have requested a judge to remove the prosecutor, Jerry Jaeger, and his office from the rape case against Kingston. In a 35-page motion, Kingston's defense attorneys argue that Jaeger's interest in the case extends beyond seeking justice. According to the lawyers, Jaeger has acquired other interests in the case, including filing charges against Kingston, which allegedly happened on February 23, 2025.

Kingston was initially arrested in February 2026 and released on bail. The defense attorneys cite a 1935 U.S Supreme Court ruling, stating that a prosecutor's interest in a case should be to ensure justice is done. They also mention that Jaeger has contradicted the facts in the case, such as saying he was not the prosecutor on the case and that his office filed the charge without proper documentation.

Defense attorneys argue that Jaeger cannot be the one deciding the prosecution of the case because his previous statements and actions do not align with the facts. The woman accused of rape, identified as A.M., supports the refiled case and expressed gratitude to Jaeger for pursuing the charges. Kingston's lawyers maintain his innocence and assert that Jaeger's probable cause statement is one-sided and fails to provide the full context of Kingston's interview with investigators.