
A Texas man was sentenced to more than two years in prison Monday after he pleaded guilty to stalking and harassing WNBA star Caitlin Clark, officials said. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Michael Lewis, 55, was sentenced to 2.5 years for the stalking charge and given a 180-day suspended sentence for harassment, a spokesman for the Marion County, Indiana, Prosecutor’s Office said.
Main Idea: A Texas man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison for stalking and harassing WNBA star Caitlin Clark.
Key Points:
The case shows how online stalking can threaten public safety and force more spending on police, courts, and security for athletes and venues.
The prison sentence and stay-away order may help deter harassment and give communities and workers more confidence at public events.
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Primary public figure targeted by the stalking and harassment described in the article.
Central defendant who pleaded guilty and was sentenced for stalking and harassment.
Central team tied to the stay-away order and to Caitlin Clark’s professional role.
Central prosecuting authority that handled the case and announced the sentence details.
Correctional authority referenced as the institution where Lewis will serve his sentence.
Named prosecutor quoted on the resolution and sentence, but not the main focus.
Mentioned because Clark’s boyfriend works there, making it a minor contextual institution.
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