A 55-year-old man from Texas was arrested in Indianapolis for allegedly stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and sending her threatening and sexually explicit messages online.
A Denton man accused of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark and sending threatening and sexually explicit messages via social media to Clark was arrested in Indianapolis on Sunday, according to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office. Michael Lewis, 55, who is from Texas, is accused of driving to Indianapolis, where Caitlin Clark is a member of the Indiana Fever's Women's National Basketball Association team.
During an investigation, the county prosecutor's office said Lewis' recent messages came from an IP address in Indianapolis and he was staying at a local hotel. 'When visited by officers with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) on Jan. 8 concerning these messages, Lewis acknowledged it was 'an imaginary relationship.''The statement from Ryan Mears, the Marion County Prosecutor, goes on to state,'No matter how prominent a figure you are, this case shows that online harassment can quickly escalate to actual threats of physical violence.' 'It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in these cases, which is why many don't. In doing so, the victim is setting an example for all women who deserve to live and work in Indy without the threat of sexual violence,' said Mears.'We commend Pacers Sports & Entertainment, and the Marion County Sherriff's Office for the swift and serious action that led to this weekend’s arrest.'Lewis is facing a Level 5 Felony in Indiana which is a 1-6 year sentence and up to $10,000 fine
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