Ex-Senator Kyrsten Sinema Details Affair With Bodyguard
Summary
Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in court that she had a romantic and sexual relationship with her former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, while still in the Senate. This is part of a lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife under a rare North Carolina law that allows a spouse to sue someone accused of damaging their marriage.Key Facts
- Kyrsten Sinema is a former U.S. Senator from Arizona who served until early 2025.
- Heather Ammel, Matthew Ammel’s ex-wife, filed a lawsuit claiming Sinema’s relationship with Matthew broke their 14-year marriage.
- The legal claim is based on North Carolina’s “alienation of affection” law, which lets a spouse seek money from a third party who harms the marriage.
- Sinema’s relationship with Matthew Ammel began in May 2024 and involved phone, email, and encrypted messages.
- The Ammels separated in November 2024, and their divorce was finalized in March 2026.
- Sinema said some texts were related to sports because she is an athlete and referenced a photo showing therapeutic cupping marks.
- Sinema argues the relationship happened outside North Carolina and disputes the court’s jurisdiction there.
- The judge will decide if the case can continue in North Carolina or if it should be dismissed.
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