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Prosecutors Withdraw Felony Charge Against Gavin McKenna
Centre County prosecutors dropped the felony assault charge against McKenna after video review showed no intent for serious harm; misdemeanor charges remain as the case continues.
- With the felony withdrawn, prosecutors said the case remains ongoing, and McKenna's preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 11.
- After reviewing video evidence, prosecutors said it did not show Gavin McKenna intended serious harm or reckless indifference, failing the aggravated assault legal threshold.
- Outside Doggie's Pub, police say the victim suffered two jaw fractures requiring surgery after Gavin McKenna punched him twice on January 30.
- Prosecutors said they will continue to pursue misdemeanor charges, and officials noted the case remains ongoing after the felony assault was dropped on Friday.
- McKenna, the 18-year-old Penn State freshman and NHL prospect, has 11 goals and 21 assists in 24 games but it is unclear how the legal case will affect his draft stock or Penn State discipline.
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Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna facing misdemeanor assault charge after felony charge is withdrawn
Top NFL prospect Gavin McKenna will face a misdemeanor charge but not a felony after prosecutors reviewed video evidence of an alleged assault near Penn State.
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