Gavin McKenna: Felony Assault Dropped, Misdemeanor Only Now in Play
TL;DR
Centre County prosecutors dropped the felony aggravated assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna after reviewing video evidence and noting injuries were less severe than initially reported; he remains charged with a misdemeanor simple assault and related offenses, with a preliminary hearing set for Feb. 11 and significantly reduced potential penalties.
Topics:sportscrime#aggravated-assault#centre-county-district-attorney#charges-dropped#crime#gavin-mckenna#penn-state-hockey
- Prosecutors drop felony assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna Centre Daily Times
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- Prosecutors to withdraw felony charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna WJAC
- Police details of Gavin McKenna’s arrest outlined in criminal complaint The New York Times
- Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna will not face aggravated assault charge WTAE
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