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Liv Morgan Recounts 2023 Florida Arrest on Podcast

Published 9 January 2026

Liv Morgan, a prominent WWE Superstar and former Women's World Champion, recently shared a candid account of her December 2023 arrest in Florida, describing how the incident unfolded into an unexpected encounter with law enforcement. Speaking on Stephanie McMahon's "What's Your Story?" podcast, Morgan recounted the traffic stop in Sumter County that led to charges of possessing cannabis weighing 20 grams or less and a synthetic cannabinoid vape pen, items she said belonged to a friend and were found in her vehicle.

The arrest occurred on December 14, 2023, after officers detected the scent of marijuana during a routine stop. Morgan, who emphasized her compliance throughout the process, explained that she did not deny the smell but admitted it immediately. "I knew my car smelled like marijuana. I didn't want to lie, so I was like, 'Here,'" she recalled. The discovery of the vape, which contained synthetic marijuana and constituted a felony under Florida law, prompted her detention. Despite the severity, Morgan focused on maintaining composure, aware that body camera footage was recording the interaction. "I was just like, be nice, because this bodycam footage is going to be...

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