Alleged stalker Caitlin Clark, accused of sending sexually abusive messages to WNBA star, arrested
A Texas man has been arrested for allegedly stalking and sending sexually abusive messages to the Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, was charged with stalking with threats of sexual abuse or death, FOX 59 he 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. (Photos by Wendell Cruz-Imagn)
Lewis allegedly sent Clark sexually abusive messages through his X account. One message said he drove around her house multiple times and encouraged her “not to call the law yet.” He also reportedly talked about going to a Fever game and sitting behind the bench.
Authorities spoke with Lewis about the messages on Jan. 8, according to the station. He allegedly told authorities he was going to Indianapolis on vacation and downplayed the number of texts he sent to the WNBA shooting guard.
Thomas told authorities the messages were not threatening and called it “fantasy-type stuff” and “a prank.”
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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 to the messages and said she was frightened by the words sent to her.
“It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in cases like this, which is why many don’t,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said via FOX 59. “In doing so, the victim sets an example for all women who deserve to live and work in Indy without being sexually harassed violence.”
Lewis’ arrest comes nearly a month after the Oregon man’s arrest pleaded guilty to the stalking of UConn Huskies women’s basketball star Paige Bueckers.
Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever poses during her introductory press conference on April 17, 2024 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Matt Kryger/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Robert Cole Parmalee, 40, was arrested in August and found with an engagement ring and underwear while walking near Bradley International Airport in Connecticut. He said he intended to marry the Bueckers.
Fox News’ Ryan Morik contributed to this report.
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