Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema will face a ‘homewrecker’ lawsuit in North Carolina, a federal judge has ruled, allowing allegations that she interfered with a marriage by having an affair with a woman’s then-husband to move forward. Despite Sinema’s claim of lacking sufficient connection to the state, U.S. District Judge David A. Bragdon found that Sinema knew Matthew Ammel, a member of her security detail, lived in North Carolina with his wife, Heather Ammel, and their children. The judge cited nine messages Sinema sent to Matthew Ammel in North Carolina as evidence that she was furthering a romantic relationship and invading his marriage, which was sufficient for Heather Ammel’s lawsuit to proceed. North Carolina is one of the few states that permits alienation-of-affection claims, where a spouse can seek damages from a third party accused of causing their marriage’s breakdown. Heather Ammel’s lawsuit seeks damages, alleging Sinema pursued her then-husband, thereby interfering with their ‘good and loving marriage.’ The affair reportedly began around Memorial Day 2024, with sexual encounters occurring in multiple states, though Sinema denied any in North Carolina. The Ammels separated in November 2024 and finalized their divorce in March 2026.
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