News in the high-profile legal case involving WWE star Liv Morgan has taken an unexpected turn that could push back the scheduled trial date of the man accused of stalking her.
According to recent court filings, defense attorneys for the alleged stalker — 41-year-old Canadian national Shawn Chan — have signaled their intention to introduce expert evidence related to the defendant’s mental health that could impact his criminal responsibility.
Chan is currently charged in federal court with one count of interstate domestic violence after allegedly traveling from Scarborough, Ontario, to Orlando, Florida, and approaching Morgan’s home earlier this year. Prosecutors say he circled her property and attempted to enter it before eventually leaving behind a handwritten note.
A trial date of January 12, 2026 was previously set in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, but the recent filing could imperil that timeline. The defense’s move involves what is known in federal procedure as introducing expert testimony regarding a mental disease or defect — a strategy that typically requires early notification to the court.
Prosecutors have strongly objected to this late-breaking defense strategy, arguing that it was not timely filed under the pre-trial order and that allowing such evidence now would make it impossible to proceed on the scheduled trial date.
The case has been mired in legal complexities for months. Court records show Chan has been held in custody since June and has been denied release while awaiting trial. Previous filings indicate that he faces up to five years in federal prison if convicted.
This latest development underscores the unpredictable pace of real-world legal proceedings, especially when potential mental health issues are raised. If the court grants the defense request, it could result in another delay to the trial, keeping the case unresolved well into 2026.
Until then, attorneys for both sides and the federal judge overseeing the matter will be watching closely to determine whether the upcoming January date holds or becomes another chapter in this ongoing legal saga.