Kyrsten Sinema admits to affair with bodyguard in court deposition

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Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema has admitted under oath to a months-long sexual relationship with her former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel. The admissions were made during a July 31 deposition in a federal court case.

Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Matthew Ammel, filed a lawsuit against Sinema in North Carolina. The suit utilizes the state’s rare “alienation of affection” statute, alleging that Sinema’s actions contributed to the breakdown of her 14-year marriage. Heather Ammel is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.

Sinema testified that the affair began around Memorial Day 2024 at an Airbnb in Napa, California. She detailed subsequent encounters in various locations, including New York City, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, and Aspen, Colorado. Sinema’s legal team is seeking to dismiss the case, arguing that the North Carolina courts lack jurisdiction because the alleged affair did not take place within the state.

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Arizona · Heather Ammel · Kyrsten Sinema · Lompoc · Madsincinema · Matthew Ammel · North Carolina · Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office · Shane Ryan Gledhill · United States Senate

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[● 6 SOURCES] Heather Ammel filed a lawsuit against Sinema under North Carolina’s alienation of affection statute. www.krone.at · pulptastic.com · justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · pjmedia.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Heather Ammel is seeking at least $75,000 in damages. pulptastic.com · justthenews.com · pjmedia.com · www.timesnownews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Sinema admitted to a sexual relationship with her bodyguard Matthew Ammel that began in May 2024. www.krone.at · pulptastic.com · justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · www.bild.de · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Sinema testified that Matthew Ammel expressed intentions to divorce his wife before their relationship began. www.timesnownews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sinema's attorneys are seeking to dismiss the lawsuit on the grounds that the relationship did not occur in North Carolina. justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · www.timesnownews.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Sinema's attorneys are seeking to dismiss the lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds, arguing the affair did not occur in North Carolina. justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · www.timesnownews.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The affair included encounters in Napa, New York City, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, and Aspen. www.krone.at · pulptastic.com · www.bild.de · www.timesnownews.com
[● 6 SOURCES] Heather Ammel is suing Sinema for damages under North Carolina's alienation of affection statute. www.krone.at · pulptastic.com · justthenews.com · www.latestly.com · pjmedia.com · +1 more