Summary
Matthew Ammel, who worked as a bodyguard for former Senator Kyrsten Sinema, is accused of having an affair with her. The accusation comes from Ammel's ex-wife, Heather, who has filed a lawsuit claiming the affair caused their marital breakup. The lawsuit seeks at least $25,000 and claims that Sinema encouraged Ammel's drug use and bought him gifts.
Key Facts
- Matthew Ammel is accused of having an affair with ex-Senator Kyrsten Sinema by his ex-wife, Heather Ammel.
- The lawsuit was filed in North Carolina under the alienation of affection law.
- Heather Ammel is asking for at least $25,000 in damages.
- There are only a few states in the U.S. where alienation of affection lawsuits are allowed.
- Matthew Ammel and Heather Ammel got married in October 2010 and separated in November 2024.
- Matthew Ammel served in the U.S. Army, with deployments to Afghanistan and the Middle East.
- After leaving the army in 2020, Ammel started a tree removal company and formed another company called Matthew Ammel LLC.
- Ammel worked for Ridgeline Defense and firearm company Staccato after his army service.
- The lawsuit claims Sinema encouraged Ammel's drug use and bought him gifts and concert tickets.
