Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
Summary
A judge ruled that former Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued in North Carolina under the state’s “homewrecker” law because she sent text messages to a member of her security detail while he was in the state. The lawsuit, filed by the security detail member’s ex-wife, claims Sinema’s relationship with him caused the end of their marriage.Key Facts
- Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledged having a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel, a member of her security team.
- Sinema argued she cannot be sued in North Carolina because she has no connection to the state.
- A U.S. District Judge ruled that Sinema can be sued because she sent nine text messages to Ammel while he was in North Carolina.
- The lawsuit seeks money damages for “alienation of affection,” a legal claim where a spouse can sue a third party blamed for breaking up a marriage.
- Ammel’s ex-wife, Heather Ammel, says their marriage was loving before Sinema interfered, knowing Ammel was married.
- Ammel joined Sinema’s security team after retiring from the Army in 2022 and traveled with her domestically and internationally.
- Messages between Ammel and Sinema were found on the Signal app, describing their relationship starting sexually in May 2024.
- Sinema says their sexual encounters did not happen in North Carolina, but the court found jurisdiction based on messages sent during Ammel’s presence there.
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