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Video shows the moment law enforcement questioned Michael Lewis about his concerning online behaviour toward the WNBA star.
By Amelia Rivers | INDIANAPOLIS – 2025/08/22 11:59:20
Body camera footage has been released from an incident outside an Indianapolis hotel room on January 8. Authorities had accused Michael Lewis of “sending numerous threats and sexually explicit messages” to Caitlin Clark beginning on December 12, 2024.
arrested on January 12 and hit with criminal charges.
Legal Consequences for Stalking
On July 28, he pleaded guilty to one felony count of stalking and one misdemeanor count of harassment. He was sentenced to 2.5 years behind bars and ordered to have no contact with Clark.
“That’s all it is,” he can be heard saying in the video. “It doesn’t involve any threats. Just a play fun thing. That’s all it is.”
frequently Asked Questions About Stalking
- What constitutes stalking?
- Stalking involves a pattern of behavior directed at a specific person that causes fear for their safety or the safety of others. This can include physical actions, threats, and online harassment.
- What is cyberstalking?
- Cyberstalking is a form of stalking that uses electronic communication, such as email, social media, or other online platforms, to harass or threaten an individual.
- What are the legal consequences of stalking?
- The legal consequences of stalking vary depending on the jurisdiction, but can include restraining orders, criminal charges, and imprisonment. In the case of Michael Lewis, he was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for stalking and harassment.
“this resolution ensures that the defendant is held accountable for his threatening actions, the fear he instilled, and the disruption he caused,” Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said following the judge’s sentencing. “He will now spend the next two and a half years in the Department of Corrections and the victim will be able to have peace of mind while focusing on what matters to her.”
