Summary
Matthew Ammel, a bodyguard, is accused of having an affair with former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema. The claim, made by Ammel's ex-wife Heather in a lawsuit, alleges the affair led to their marriage ending. Heather Ammel seeks $25,000 in damages from Sinema under an "alienation of affection" lawsuit.
Key Facts
- Matthew Ammel is accused of having an affair with Kyrsten Sinema while working as her bodyguard.
- The allegation comes from Ammel's ex-wife, Heather, as part of a lawsuit filed in North Carolina.
- Heather Ammel is suing Sinema for at least $25,000 for "alienation of affection."
- The "alienation of affection" lawsuit is allowed in only a few U.S. states.
- Matthew Ammel was in the U.S. Army and served in Afghanistan and the Middle East.
- After leaving the Army, he started a tree removal company and was involved with another company called Matthew Ammel LLC.
- Ammel also worked as an instructor teaching shooting and driving skills.
- The lawsuit alleges Sinema encouraged Ammel to bring drugs on a work trip and gave him gifts.
