Kyrsten Sinema sued by former bodyguard’s ex-wife over ‘alienation of affection’
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- Heather Ammel has filed a lawsuit against former US Senator Kyrsten Sinema, alleging that Sinema's romantic relationship with her husband, Matthew Ammel, led to the breakup of their marriage and is seeking at least $75,000 in damages.
- The lawsuit claims Matthew Ammel, who was hired as Sinema's bodyguard after retiring from the army in 2022, engaged in a romantic relationship with Sinema despite being married, with evidence including messages exchanged via the Signal app.
- Sinema allegedly provided Ammel with a job as a national security fellow in her Senate office and paid for his psychedelic treatment related to his struggles with PTSD, substance abuse, and traumatic brain injuries.
- The suit was filed in North Carolina, one
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