Overview
- Centre County prosecutors withdrew the first-degree aggravated assault charge, leaving misdemeanor simple assault and summary counts of harassment and disorderly conduct.
- Police allege McKenna punched a 21-year-old on Jan. 31 in the 100 block of South Pugh Street after leaving Doggie’s Pub, causing facial injuries that required corrective surgery.
- McKenna was arraigned and released on $20,000 unsecured bail, and court records list a preliminary hearing on Feb. 11.
- Officials cited a determination that he did not act with intent to cause serious bodily injury nor with extreme indifference in deciding to drop the felony.
- Penn State acknowledged awareness of the case and declined further comment, and the 18-year-old freshman remains a leading prospect for the 2026 NHL Draft.