Texas Man Charged with Stalking WNBA Star Caitlin Clark
Michael Thomas Lewis faces felony stalking charges after harassing Caitlin Clark with explicit messages and traveling to Indianapolis to see her.
The posts "actually caused Caitlin Clark to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened" and an implicit or explicit threat also was made "with the intent to place Caitlin Clark in reasonable fear of sexual battery."
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark
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Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears lauded Clark for “coming forward” with the alleged stalking and informing law enforcement as to the threats. "It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in these cases, which is why many don’t,” Mears said. “In doing so, the victim is setting an example for all women who deserve to live and work in Indy without the threat of sexual violence.”
Caitlin Clark's Alleged Stalker Arrested over Threatening, Sexual Messages
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The posts “actually caused Caitlin Clark to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, or threatened” and an implicit or explicit threat also was made “with the intent to place Caitlin Clark in reasonable fear of sexual battery.”
Texas Man Charged With Stalking Caitlin Clark
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No matter how prominent a figure you are, this case shows that online harassment can quickly escalate to actual threats of physical violence.
A Texas man is arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of stalking WNBA's Caitlin Clark
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As women’s basketball continues to grow in popularity, these cases have seemingly become more frequent.
Texas Man Arrested and Charged for Sending Threats and ‘Sexually Violent’ Messages to Caitlin Clark
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Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said his office takes online threats seriously because they easily can turn into real-life acts.
Texas man arrested for allegedly threatening and stalking Caitlin Clark
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It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in these cases, which is why many don’t.
Caitlin Clark forced to change appearance in public after threats from alleged stalker
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The messages that Lewis allegedly sent are being considered sexually violent.
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It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in these cases, which is why many don't.
Texas man charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark in Indianapolis
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It takes a lot of courage for women to come forward in these cases, which is why many don’t.
Caitlin Clark's alleged stalker arrested, accused of sending WNBA star sexually violent messages
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Summary
Michael Thomas Lewis, 55, was charged with felony stalking after sending threatening messages to WNBA's Caitlin Clark. Lewis reportedly drove by her games and sent sexually explicit posts, prompting Clark to alter her public appearances due to safety concerns. Prosecutors allege he traveled from Texas intending to be near Clark, and they are seeking a stay-away order if he is released. Clark, the 2024 Female Athlete of the Year, has highlighted ongoing issues of online harassment faced by women in sports.
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