A Texas man was arrested Monday for allegedly stalking Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark and appeared in court Tuesday for his initial hearing.
Michael Lewis, 55, is accused of sending multiple sexually motivated messages to Clark via social media. These messages spanned from December 16 through January 2 and reportedly became more and more intense as time went on.
Court documents labelled the messages as "sexually violent."
Lewis then travelled to Indianapolis, allegedly to be closer to Clark, and continued sending messages. One message made note that he was driving past Gainbridge Fieldhouse up to three times daily, calling it Clark's "home." Lewis then wrote, "but don't call the law just yet."
Lewis was arrested Monday by Indianapolis police and charged with stalking. He appeared in court Tuesday and immediately began acting out.
NEW: Caitlin Clark's alleged stalker declares himself 'guilty as charged' during his first courtroom appearance in Indianapolis
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'I don't want bond, bail, whatever.. I'm here. I'm staying.'
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"Guilty as charged," said Lewis after taking his seat. "Throw me the booky."
Judge Angela Davis of the Marion County Superior Court instructed Lewis to remain silent multiple times during the hearing. Nonetheless, Lewis continued on, stating "I'm free" and "I guess you got the wrong guy."
Davis refused to hear Lewis' plea himself, and an attorney assigned to Lewis later entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf.
Lewis is being held on $50,000 bail, which he reportedly has no intention of paying. Should he decide to pay it, however, Lewis will be required to stay in Indianapolis with a ankle bracelet on during the trial. He has been trespassed from Gainbridge Fieldhouse and is not permitted to have any contact with Clark or the Fever.