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Judge rules former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can now be sued under NC ‘homewrecker’ law

Judge rules former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can now be sued under NC ‘homewrecker’ law

Summary

A federal judge decided that former Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law. This law allows people to sue someone who has a romantic relationship with a married person. Sinema had a relationship with a married member of her security team, and this ruling means a lawsuit can proceed in North Carolina.

Key Facts

  • Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted to having a romantic relationship in 2024 with Matthew Ammel.
  • Matthew Ammel is a married member of Sinema’s security detail.
  • North Carolina’s homewrecker law lets someone sue a person who has an affair with a married individual.
  • Sinema’s lawyers said she cannot be sued in North Carolina, but the judge disagreed.
  • The judge allowed the case against Sinema to move forward in North Carolina courts.
  • This ruling applies despite Sinema not living or working in North Carolina.
  • The decision does not determine if Sinema is guilty, only that the lawsuit can continue.
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