Felix Upton on February 2, 2026
Shawn Chan, the Canadian man charged with stalking WWE star Liv Morgan—the legal battle is far from over.
According to a ruling issued January 31 by the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division, Chan’s trial has officially been pushed back to the Court’s March session. The delay comes as the judge continues to weigh whether Chan will even be allowed to pursue an insanity defense—an issue that has now become central to the case.
Chan is charged with one count of interstate domestic violence after allegedly traveling from Scarborough, Ontario to Florida in May 2025 and spending hours loitering at Liv Morgan’s home. Prosecutors say he flew into Orlando on May 26—the same day he received his passport—and told customs officials he would be staying at the WWE Performance Center, despite the facility having no housing.
Four days later, according to the criminal complaint, Chan allegedly drove several hours to Morgan’s residence, circled the property multiple times, entered through the backyard, attempted to access the front door, and remained on the property for hours before leaving.
Investigators say he left behind a handwritten note containing his full name, Canadian address, and phone number. Part of that note read:
“It’s me Shawn the guy you all hang out with on [gaming platform deleted] online. You’ve been trying to contact me, or should I say reach out to me when I’m absent from that game. So who’s the stalker huh?! I NEVER said and did anything bad for over 10 years, yet you all dared hating me for no reason. I came here to pay just a friendly visit, nothing more. Yet, I’m the one who looks like a stalker thx to all of you… I just wanted to let you know that I was here.”
Chan was arrested by the FBI on June 3, 2025, after WWE security recognized him in surveillance footage from Morgan’s home and alerted authorities. He was formally indicted on June 25 and has remained incarcerated since, after failing multiple attempts to secure release while awaiting trial. If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison.
The latest delay stems from Chan’s push to introduce an insanity defense—an effort prosecutors argue came far too late. The government has objected strongly, saying the request is time-barred and was raised months after pre-trial deadlines had already passed.
The court has not yet ruled on whether the insanity defense will be allowed, choosing instead to pause the case and permit additional review. That unresolved question is what ultimately pushed the trial into March.
While the original allegations focus on Chan’s actions at Liv Morgan’s property, the courtroom fight is now shifting toward a deeper legal battle over mental responsibility—and whether a jury will ever hear an insanity argument at all.
Do you think the court should allow the insanity defense at this stage, or should the case proceed straight to trial based on the original charges? Share your thoughts and leave your feedback below.
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