A 55-year-old man from Texas has been arrested and charged with felony stalking after allegedly sending numerous threats and sexually explicit messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark. Michael Lewis was apprehended in Indianapolis, where Clark plays for the Indiana Fever. Lewis claimed to have an 'imaginary relationship' with Clark and sent her messages on X over several weeks, some of which were tracked to his location in Indianapolis. Despite being confronted by police, Lewis continued to send messages to Clark, leading to his arrest and charges.
A 55-year-old man from Texas has been charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark after allegedly sending numerous threats and sexually explicit messages. Michael Lewis from Denton was arrested in Indianapolis on Sunday. An arrest warrant affidavit reveals that Lewis sent Clark several sexually suggestive and threatening messages on X between December 16 and January 11. One of the less concerning messages read, '@CaitlinClark22 been driving around your house 3x a day..
but don’t call the law just yet, the public is allowed to drive by gainbridge…aka Caitlin's Fieldhouse.' Investigators say that recent messages from Lewis were traced to IP addresses located in Indianapolis, where Clark plays for the Indiana Fever. Marion County prosecutors state that Lewis was staying at a hotel in the area and was confronted by Indianapolis Metropolitan Police on January 8 regarding the messages. Lewis told officers that he was from Texas and claimed to be in Indianapolis on vacation. When questioned about the numerous posts he made about Clark, Lewis stated he had an 'imaginary relationship' with the WNBA star. Police interviewed Clark on Saturday, who reported that she had altered her public appearances and movement patterns due to fear for her safety after learning Lewis was in Indianapolis. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Clark stated that she doesn't know Lewis and had never responded to any of his messages. Despite being confronted by police, Lewis continued to send messages to Clark. Another message read, '@CaitlinClark22 they said I was sending threatening texts..but the only thought on my mind was….CAITLIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNN.' Lewis was arrested on Sunday and charged with felony stalking. The charge is a Level 5 Felony. If convicted, Lewis could face a prison sentence of one to six years and a fine of up to $10,000. 'No matter how prominent a figure you are, this case shows that online harassment can quickly escalate to actual threats of physical violence,' said Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears in a statement. '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.
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