"In order to establish probable cause for the crime of Aggravated Assault, the Commonwealth must establish that a person acted with the intent to cause serious bodily injury or acted recklessly under circumstances showing an extreme indifference to the value of human life, the DA's office said in a news release. Both the District Attorney's Office and the State College Police Department have reviewed video evidence of this incident and do not believe that a charge of Aggravated Assault is supported by the evidence."
"Top NHL prospect Gavin McKenna won't face a felony assault charge after prosecutors reviewed video evidence of an alleged incident near the Penn State campus. The freshman is still facing a misdemeanor charge for allegedly punching a man twice, causing jaw fractures requiring surgery. Prosecutors said video evidence doesn't support claims that McKenna intended to cause serious bodily harm, leading them to drop the felony charge."
Gavin McKenna, an 18-year-old Penn State freshman and top NHL prospect, was initially charged with first-degree felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor simple assault, summary harassment and summary disorderly conduct after an altercation near the Penn State campus. The District Attorney's Office withdrew the felony aggravated assault charge after reviewing video evidence and concluded the evidence does not support intent to cause serious bodily injury or reckless conduct showing extreme indifference to human life. Prosecution will continue on misdemeanor simple assault and other summary charges tied to the victim's jaw fractures that required surgery. A first-degree aggravated assault conviction carries up to 20 years in prison and $25,000 in fines.
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