Government Accountability

Texas Man Sentenced for Stalking WNBA Star Highlights Security Gaps for Public Figures

By Economics Desk | July 29, 2025

A Texas man convicted of stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark exposes critical weaknesses in protecting American athletes from persistent harassment.

In a troubling case that underscores a growing national security concern, Michael Lewis, a 55-year-old Texas resident, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after pleading guilty to stalking and harassing Indianapolis Fever guard Caitlin Clark. His disturbing conduct—sending hundreds of threats and sexually explicit messages—reveals how easily public figures remain vulnerable to online predators despite existing law enforcement efforts. How Secure Are Our Nation’s Heroes? Lewis’s admission of living in an "imaginary relationship" with Clark, coupled with his attempts to follow her across state lines, raises urgent questions about the safeguards—or lack thereof—in place for American...

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