Kyrsten Sinema sued by former bodyguard’s ex-wife over ‘alienation of affection’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressJanuary 16, 2026 at 03:29 AM

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Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is being sued by the ex-wife of her former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, for "alienation of affection" in North Carolina. The lawsuit, filed late last year, alleges that Sinema pursued a romantic relationship with Ammel, leading to the dissolution of his marriage to Heather Ammel. The suit claims Sinema was aware Ammel was married and that she exchanged romantic messages with him, later employing him in her Senate office. Heather Ammel is seeking at least $75,000 in damages. Sinema has requested the case be moved from state to federal court. North Carolina is one of the few states that allows lawsuits against third parties for causing the end of a marriage.

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