Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has admitted to having a “romantic and intimate” relationship with her married security guard during her final year in office, according to court filings related to a lawsuit by the estranged wife of Matthew Ammel.
Key Takeaways
Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in court filings to having a romantic relationship with her married security guard during her final year in office. She argues that the affair occurred outside North Carolina, making it exempt from the state's alienation of affection laws. The lawsuit highlights unusual campaign expenditures and ongoing legal battles.
The affair began at the end of May 2024 and involved physical intimacy across several states including California, New York, Colorado, Arizona, and Washington D.C. Sinema's legal team argues that since none of these encounters occurred in North Carolina, she should not be subject to the state’s alienation of affection laws.
Heather Ammel, the estranged wife of Matthew Ammel, filed a lawsuit claiming Sinema broke up her marriage and is seeking financial damages. The lawsuit alleges that Sinema sent suggestive messages to Ammel and even paid for his psychedelic treatment. Sinema denies sending certain explicit messages or suggesting he bring MDMA on work trips.
Sinema's head of security hired Matthew Ammel after he retired from the Army in 2022. The lawsuit details how Heather Ammel discovered romantic messages between Sinema and her husband on the Signal messaging app, leading to their separation in November 2024. The affair reportedly included attending concerts together.
Since leaving office, Sinema has continued to engage in public work related to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence. The lawsuit also highlights unusual campaign expenditures, including payments made to Ammel after she left office.
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