A 55-year-old Texas man is facing felony stalking charges for repeatedly harassing Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark.
A 55-year-old Texas man, Michael Thomas Lewis , faces felony stalking charges for his repeated harassment of Indiana Fever star and WNBA rookie of the year Caitlin Clark . Lewis allegedly sent numerous sexually explicit and threatening messages to Clark on her X account, causing her to feel terrorized and intimidated. Authorities tracked the messages to Lewis using IP addresses linked to an Indianapolis hotel and public library.
When confronted by police, Lewis claimed his actions were merely a fantasy and a joke, denying any intent to harm. He stated he traveled to Indianapolis on vacation and was attracted to Clark. However, prosecutors argue that Lewis's actions demonstrate a clear intent to stalk the 22-year-old athlete. They requested a higher than standard bond and a stay-away order, prohibiting Lewis from approaching Clark's home, workplaces, and any Fever games. The case has sparked concern about the safety of female athletes and the pervasiveness of online harassment
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