Ex-Sen. Kyrsten Sinema sued for allegedly breaking up bodyguard’s marriage
January 15, 2026
Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema allegedly had a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, leading to the breakup of his marriage. His ex-wife claims in a lawsuit that Sinema pursued Matthew Ammel despite knowing he was married. The lawsuit, filed in North Carolina, seeks at least $75,000 from Sinema. It alleges Ammel’s wife discovered messages between him and Sinema in early 2024. Sinema allegedly gave Ammel a job in her Senate office and paid for psychedelic treatment for him. Sinema and her attorney have not commented on the allegations.