Former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has been under the microscope for a while now, especially after her alleged amorous escapades with her former bodyguard Matthew Ammel were made public earlier this year. The revelations emerged in the legal battle brought by Ammel’s ex-wife, Heather Ammel, who is suing Sinema under North Carolina’s rare alienation of affection law.
Heather is seeking more than USD 75,000 in damages, alleging Sinema intentionally interfered with her 14-year marriage. Sinema herself has provided a detailed accounting of her relationship with Ammel, admitting in a July 31, 2026 deposition that he had sex with her multiple times while he was still married to Heather.
Who is Heather Ammel, and why is she suing Kyrsten Sinema for over USD 75K?
Heather Ammel is the former wife of Matthew Ammel, a former Army Green Beret who later worked in private security and joined Sinema’s security detail. Unlike Sinema, Heather has largely stayed out of the public spotlight. According to court filings, she lived in North Carolina with Matthew and their three children during their marriage.
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