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Penn State's Gavin McKenna Gets New Court Date in Legal Case
- McKenna waived a preliminary hearing on charges stemming from a January downtown State College incident.
- He faces one misdemeanor assault count and two summary offenses; arraignment set for April 8 in Centre County.
- The district attorney dropped the felony aggravated assault charge after reviewing video footage.
- The incident occurred outside a parking garage in downtown State College after a Penn State game.
- Video allegedly showed McKenna throwing two punches, prompting the investigation.
- McKenna had not missed a game since charges were filed and continued to excel on the ice.
- He set Penn State records in a February performance, including points and assists in a game against Ohio State.
- McKenna led the Big Ten in February scoring with 2.33 points per game (two goals, 12 assists).
- The court date is set as Penn State prepares for the Big Ten tournament opening round.
- Sources indicate McKenna remains a key player for Penn State despite the legal case.
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