A Texas man was arrested for allegedly harassing and sending sexually violent messages to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, was charged with stalking and threatening sexual assault or death, FOX 59 reported, citing court documents. The charge is considered a Level 5 felony.
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark at Carnesecca Arena in Queens, New York on January 4, 2025. (Images by Wendell Cruz-Imagn)
Lewis allegedly sent Clark sexually violent messages through her X account. One message said he had been driving by her house several times and encouraged her to “not call the law yet.” He also allegedly talked about going to a Fever match and sitting behind the bench.
Authorities spoke to Lewis about the messages on Jan. 8, according to the station. She reportedly told authorities she was going to Indianapolis on vacation and downplayed the number of messages she sent to the WNBA sharpshooter.
Thomas told authorities the messages were not threatening and called it “some fantasy” and a “joke.”
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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for a game against the Connecticut Sun on August 28, 2024. (Grace Smith/IndyStar/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
Clark reportedly alerted authorities about the messages and said he had been afraid of the words sent to him.
“It takes a lot of courage for women to report these cases, which is why many don’t,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said via FOX 59. “By doing so, the victim is setting an example. to all women.” who deserve to live and work in Indy without the threat of sexual violence.
Lewis’ arrest came nearly a month after an Oregon man pleaded guilty to harassing UConn Huskies women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers.
Indiana Fever’s Caitlin Clark poses during her introductory press conference on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Matt Kryger/NBAE via Getty Images)
Robert Cole Parmalee, 40, was arrested in August and found with an engagement ring and lingerie while walking near Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. He said he intended to marry Bueckers.
