Know all details about the arrest of stalker Michael Thomas Lewis, who is under investigation for stalking Caitlin Clark
Michael Thomas Lewis, a 55-year-old man from Texas, appeared in court after being charged with felony stalking of Caitlin Clark, the 22-year-old Indiana Fever star and WNBA Rookie of the Year. Upon sitting down in the courtroom, Lewis reportedly declared that he was “guilty as charged.” The charges stemmed from allegations that Lewis had repeatedly harassed Clark since December 16. According to the Marion County prosecutor’s office, Lewis’s actions involved ongoing and troubling behavior.
Who is Michael Thomas Lewis of Texas, stalker of Caitlin Clark as his court hearing video and messages to her go viral
NEW: Caitlin Clark's alleged stalker declares himself 'guilty as charged' during his first courtroom appearance in Indianapolis
'I don't want bond, bail, whatever.. I'm here. I'm staying.'
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, faces stalking charges (Level 5 Felony) for targeting Indiana… pic.twitter.com/3hAdmD6oKP
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In his first court appearance, age 55 Lewis of Texas was described as behaving “very erratically,” at times laughing and joking. He explained that he had not been taking his medication while in jail or during the time he had been living out of his car, as reported by WISH-TV in Indianapolis. Prosecutors sought a higher-than-usual bond, explaining that Lewis had traveled from Texas to Indianapolis “with the intent to be in close proximity to the victim.” As a result, Lewis was held on a $50,000 bond.
Lewis Jr, 55, was arrested last Sunday by Indianapolis police, accused of stalking and sending both threats and s*xually explicit messages to Clark and during the hearing, Lewis shouted “guilty as charged,” “I’m free,” and “I guess you got the wrong guy” before being asked by the court if he had a mental illness. “I need my medicines,” he reportedly replied.
“Throw me the booky,” Lewis also said and while he did not hire an attorney for the hearing, he had a public defender assigned to him, who later entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. “I don’t want bond, bail, whatever,” he said. “I’m here. I’m staying.”
If convicted, he faces one to six years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000 with his next returning to court on 31 March and he must also stay 500 feet away from any venue where the WNBA Fever play.
If released on bond, he would be required to wear an ankle monitor and remain in Indiana. The court filed a not guilty plea on Lewis’s behalf, and Judge Angela Davis reportedly suggested that Lewis “remain silent” while in jail and only communicate with his attorney. Lewis was also issued a no-contact order, barring him from being within 500 feet of either of the two arenas where the Indiana Fever play. His pretrial hearing was scheduled remotely for March 31.
Why Michael Thomas Lewis was arrested?
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Notably, the situation began when Lewis posted disturbing messages on social media, including one where he admitted to repeatedly driving by Gainbridge Fieldhouse, where the Fever play. Other messages were sexually explicit, leading Clark to feel “terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened.” Prosecutors noted that these messages contained implicit or explicit threats intended to place Clark in fear of s*xual battery.
The FBI traced the social media posts to Lewis, with the IP addresses linked to an Indianapolis hotel and a downtown public library. On January 8, Indianapolis police interviewed Lewis at his hotel room. During questioning, Lewis explained that he was in Indianapolis on vacation and suggested that his posts about Clark were simply the same as those made by others on social media. He also stated that he fantasized about having a relationship with Clark but claimed that he meant no harm.
“Soon we’ll be married . And raise a family. . oh ya. . have a cozy little crib in the country . .With 2 children maybe 3. . But it (we know michael . Its just ur imagination),” Lewis wrote to Clark on social media and also drove around her home from where he’s been barred from going now.
“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,” he also said.
Michael Lewis, age 55, has just been arrested for harassing and stalking #CaitlinClark via X.
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— David Stehle (@davidstehle) January 14, 2025
Caitlin Clark, who had a historic rookie season with the Indiana Fever, was recently named the Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year for 2024. Clark’s rise to prominence followed her leadership of Iowa to the national championship game, after which she became the top pick in the WNBA draft and went on to win Rookie of the Year honors.