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Michael Lewis Sentenced to Effective 18 Months for Stalking Caitlin Clark

Court-imposed restrictions—no-contact orders, venue bans, internet prohibition, recommended mental health treatment—reinforce accountability to safeguard the WNBA star’s security.

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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

  • Lewis admitted to stalking and harassing Clark after investigators traced his repeated threats and unwanted travel from Denton to Indianapolis.
  • The judge imposed a 2½-year prison term with credit for nearly 200 days served, yielding an effective sentence of around 18 months.
  • Lewis faces a permanent no-contact order, venue bans on Fever and Pacers games, and an internet prohibition for the duration of his sentence.
  • Clark told authorities she feared for her safety and altered her public routines before Lewis’s January arrest at an Indianapolis hotel.
  • Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears said the resolution holds the defendant accountable and the judge recommended mental health treatment to address his conduct.