Canadian man jailed in Liv Morgan stalking case seeks release

A Canadian man charged with stalking WWE performer Liv Morgan remains jailed as he seeks release pending a federal trial that prosecutors say stems from a May trip to Florida. Court documents and recent filings show Shawn Chan flew from Scarborough, Ontario, to Orlando on May 26 and, four days later, went to Morgan's private residence where he allegedly circled the property, entered the backyard and tried unsuccessfully to open the front door, according to the criminal complaint.

The federal complaint, unsealed in recent weeks, says Chan told customs officials on arrival that he planned to stay at the WWE Performance Center, a facility that does not provide housing. Surveillance footage reviewed by WWE security allegedly showed Chan at Morgan's home, and security personnel alerted the FBI. Chan was arrested by the bureau on June 3 and was indicted on June 25 on one count of interstate domestic violence, a federal offense that carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison if convicted.

Court filings detail that after failing to gain entry, Chan picked up an air pellet gun found on the front porch and waited outside for several hours before leaving a handwritten note. Excerpts...