Insanity defense could impact upcoming federal trial
Summary
– Trial date set for January 12, but not yet finalized
– Defense signals possible insanity plea under Rule 12.2(b)
– Accused faces up to five years in prison if convicted
A federal case involving the man accused of stalking WWE Superstar Liv Morgan could see another delay as legal proceedings continue to unfold. A tentative trial date has been proposed, but new developments suggest the schedule may shift once again.
Shawn Chan, who is charged with interstate domestic violence, was initially set to go to trial in November before the case was moved to the January 2026 trial term. He was arrested in Florida in June after traveling from Canada to Orlando and allegedly attempting to gain access to Morgan’s home.
The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has requested confirmation from both parties regarding the acceptability of January 12 as a trial date. A court filing submitted on December 14 noted that the defense anticipates filing a Rule 12.2(b) notice, which would signal an intent to pursue an insanity defense and could prompt prosecutors to seek a continuance.
According to court documents, Chan reportedly told customs officials he planned to stay at the WWE Performance Center upon arriving in Florida. Prosecutors allege that on May 31, he went to Morgan’s residence and attempted to enter the property.
Chan was later arrested at an NXT television taping after WWE security identified him and alerted authorities. If convicted on the current charge, he faces a potential sentence of up to five years in federal prison.
