Texas Man Sentenced 2.5 Years for Stalking WNBA Star Caitlin Clark

Michael Lewis, a 55-year-old man from Denton, Texas, pleaded guilty to stalking and harassment charges after sending numerous sexually explicit and threatening messages to WNBA star Caitlin Clark from December 2024 to January 2025. Lewis was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison—the maximum penalty for a Level 6 felony—and received court orders preventing him from contacting Clark or attending Indiana Fever events and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Clark reported feeling fearful and altered her daily routines due to the threatening messages, which police traced to Lewis, who had traveled from Texas to Indianapolis during the period of harassment. Despite initial police warnings, Lewis continued sending messages, leading to his arrest on January 12. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears emphasized that the sentence holds Lewis accountable and will allow Clark to regain peace of mind. The case highlights the serious consequences of online harassment escalating into physical threats, regardless of the victim's prominence.