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Caitlin Clark’s Stalker Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

The court barred him from contacting Clark or using the internet during an 18-month sentence that includes credit for time already served.

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Jul 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Injured Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Sky at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Michael Lewis pleaded guilty on July 28 to felony stalking charges for harassing Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark.
  • Judge imposed an 18-month prison term with credit for the nearly seven months he has already spent in custody.
  • Lewis is under a permanent no-contact order with Clark and prohibited from attending Fever or Pacers games.
  • Court barred him from internet use throughout his sentence and recommended mental health treatment, citing erratic courtroom behavior.
  • Clark, who altered her public routines out of fear, now has legal assurances of safety as the case spotlights online threats against female athletes.