Michael Lewis – the person accused of persecution Caitlin Clarke — appeared in court Tuesday and immediately shook things up … shouting that he was “guilty as charged” before the trial began.
The strange scene unfolded in an Indiana courtroom … just two days after Lewis was arrested in Indianapolis on charges he sent Clark harassing and harassing messages throughout December and January.
The 55-year-old Texas man, wearing an orange jumpsuit and handcuffs, was escorted into the courtroom by authorities … and as he sat down, he loudly declared that he was “guilty as charged.”
The judge then informed him that his statement was not necessary… adding: “You have the right to remain silent, and I expect you to exercise that, okay. This just tells you what the allegations are.”
Lewis, however, continued his unusual behavior… urging the judge to “throw the book at me.” After a few minutes, he complained about his medication.
Eventually, Lewis was appointed a public defender … and his official plea was entered as “not guilty.”
As he left the courtroom, the judge again advised Lewis to “keep quiet in jail and only talk to your lawyer.”
Lewis, who is charged with stalking, which carries a maximum sentence of up to six years in prison, signed papers ordering him to stay away from Clark … and his bail was set at $50,000.
He is now expected to face a judge next March.
