politics
March 14, 2026
Sinema admits to affair with bodyguard in motion to dismiss lawsuit
Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) admitted to having a sexual affair with her past bodyguard in a new motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the guard’s ex-wife last year.
TL;DR
- Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema admitted to a sexual affair with her bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, while he was still married.
- The bodyguard's ex-wife, Heather Ammel, filed a lawsuit in North Carolina, alleging "alienation of affection."
- Sinema's attorneys are attempting to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming the affair did not occur within North Carolina and therefore the state has no jurisdiction.
- The defense argues that even a romantic message sent from North Carolina had no bearing on the destruction of the Ammels' marriage, as they were already separating.
- The lawsuit has been moved to the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
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