Kyrsten Sinema Sued for Alienation of Affection Over Alleged Affair With Former Bodyguard
Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is accused in a North Carolina alienation-of-affection suit of an affair with her former security guard, allegedly contributing to his marriage's collapse.
Overview
Heather Ammel sued Kyrsten Sinema, alleging Sinema had a romantic and sexual relationship with her husband, Matthew Ammel, who joined Sinema's security detail in 2022; the marriage later ended.
The complaint cites Signal messages, a photo of Sinema in a towel, concert trips, alleged hotel encounters, and an offer to guide Ammel through MDMA-assisted psychedelics to address PTSD.
Alleged conduct spanned 2023–2024, including trips to Napa Valley and Las Vegas and concerts; the complaint was filed in September 2025 in North Carolina state court.
Heather Ammel is pursuing an alienation-of-affection claim under North Carolina law, seeking monetary damages; reports conflict on amounts, and Sinema's lawyers have asked to move the case to federal court.
Sinema and her attorney did not immediately comment in media reports; the lawsuit could carry reputational and legal consequences for the former senator and raise questions about staff relationships.
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It is a rare civil claim under North Carolina law allowing a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in their marital relationship, such as through an alleged affair.
Heather Ammel alleges Sinema had a romantic and sexual affair with her husband Matthew Ammel starting in 2022, including explicit Signal messages, trips to Napa Valley, Las Vegas, concerts like Taylor Swift and U2, and an offer for MDMA-assisted psychedelics for his PTSD.
Reports conflict, with claims of more than $25,000 in one source and at least $75,000 in another.
Yes, the lawsuit claims Sinema paid Matthew Ammel over $100,000 from campaign funds for security services, international travel, and later a Senate staff position, potentially violating federal law.
Filed in September 2025 in North Carolina state court; Sinema's lawyers have requested to move it to federal court, and Sinema has not commented.
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