Conservative columnist slams silence on Caitlin Clark stalker case, draws comparison to Angel Reese's teammate's situation

Conservative columnist Bobby Burack slammed the silence of media outlets and personalities on Caitlin Clark's stalker and compared it to Angel Reese's teammate situation last year. Burack, associated with Fox Sports-owned OutKick, addressed his thoughts on the Indiana Fever's stalker in an article on Wednesday.

Per Burack, the police arrested a man Sunday named Michael Thomas Lewis, a Texas native, for stalking the WNBA superstar. On Tuesday, Lewis was presented in front of a court where he pleaded guilty to the accusations.

The Marion County Prosecutor's office reportedly accused Lewis of sending Clark multiple threats and sexually explicit messages for the period between Dec.16, 2024 and Jan.2, 2025, before proceeding to contact her in person in the city of Indianapolis.

Burack called out the WNBA and its players for not making any statements on the issue.

"The silence is deafening," he wrote in his report.

He compared the situation to the harassment of Angel Reese's teammate, Chennedy Carter, last season. He also criticized the New York Times for questioning Caitlin Clark about her silence when Carter and DiJonai Carrington received hateful messages on the internet after they fouled her. Lastly, he condemned ESPN for keeping a low profile on the subject.

"Where are the ESPNers who vilified Clark for not using her platform to stop the online hate that women of color in the WNBA face?" he wrote.

Caitlin Clark has become a household name after her rookie season in the WNBA. Her popularity has grown massively since her debut in the league, and she is more likely to encounter stalkers and other weird incidents. The league should comment on the matter and ensure some safety protocols for its players.

What happened in Caitlin Clark's stalker case?

Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever in action against the Connecticut Sun. (Credits: Getty)

Caitlin Clark's stalker, Michael Thomas Lewis, was arrested on Sunday. The 55-year-old Texas native was accused of stalking the 22-year-old basketball superstar, and he admitted to the charges. As per the Marion County Proosecutor's office, Lewis harassed the Fever star from Dec. 16 to Jan. 2 on X (formerly Twitter).

The messages he sent Clark made the Fever star feel uncomfortable and even 'terrorized and threatened.' The Rookie of the Year reportedly had to alter her public appearances and movement patterns to ensure her safety.

Lewis has denied any harmful intent towards Clark but claimed to have a fantasy about having a relationship with the Fever star. The prosecutors have requested a restraining order that will keep Lewis away from her, the Gainbridge Fieldhouse (home of Indiana Fever) and Hinkle Fieldhouse (arena of Butler University where Caitlin Clark's partner is a coach.

The Marion County prosecutor's office highlighted that this case serves as an example that online harassment can quickly turn into a physical threat for anyone.