Accused Caitlin Clark stalker claims he’s ‘guilty as charged’ INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A Texas man accused of stalking and sending sexually charged messages and threats to Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark admitted he was “guilty as charged.” Michael Lewis, 55, appeared in court for an initial hearing Tuesday morning following his weekend arrest at a downtown hotel. According to a probable cause affidavit, Lewis started messaging the 22-year-old Clark over X in mid-December through January. I-Team 8 counted 832 posts aimed at Clark over the span of 27 days, an average of 30 a day. IMPD officers spoke him about the messages after learning he’d traveled from Texas to Indianapolis. Lewis said the relationship was strictly fantasy, a joke. Despite police confrontation, Lewis continued tweeting at Clark on X, leading to his arrest. News 8’s Hernan Gutierrez was live inside the courtroom, where Lewis pleaded “guilty as charged” as soon as he sat down. Gutierrez notes he appeared “very erratic” throughout the hearing, and seemed to be laughing at points. Lewis made jokes like “Michael Lewis lassos Clark,” which is in reference to a social media post he made. He also commented about not receiving his medication and living in his car. Lewis claims he has been arrested for stalking in the past, but the circumstances behind the arrests were unclear. According to Marion County records, Lewis does not have a criminal history. Lewis faces a presumptive three-year sentence, according to a Marion County judge. The court also filed a “not guilty” plea on Lewis’ behalf as Tuesday’s hearing was only his first appearance. Lewis has also been ordered to sign a no-contact order with Clark and a stay-away order barring him from being within 500 feet of Gainbridge and Hinkle fieldhouses. The judge also suggested to Lewis he “remain silent” in jail and only speak with his attorney. He is being held on a $50,000 surety bond. If posted, Lewis will be required to wear an ankle monitor and to stay in Indiana. His pre-trial hearing will be held remotely on March 31. Help is available for victims of domestic violence. Below is a list of suggested resources on the Domestic Violence Network website: National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 or text START to 88788 National Domestic Violence Hotline en español: 800-799-7233 o texto “START” al 88788 Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 24-hour hotline available at 800-332-7385 Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking La Plaza Indy The Julian Center Indiana Child Abuse Hotline: 800-800-5556 National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-4673