Overview
- Plaintiff Heather Ammel alleges former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema pursued a romantic relationship with her husband, Matthew Ammel, who worked on Sinema’s security detail.
- The complaint cites sexually suggestive messages, including a photo of Sinema in a towel, a suggestion to bring MDMA on a work trip, and an alleged payment for psychedelic treatment in Nashville.
- Filings describe joint travel to Napa Valley, a U2 concert at the Las Vegas Sphere, a Taylor Swift show in Miami, and a trip to Saudi Arabia, and say Sinema placed Ammel on her Senate staff in June 2024.
- The lawsuit notes the couple separated in November 2024 and that Matthew Ammel filed for divorce this month, while alleging the relationship is ongoing.
- The suit seeks damages under North Carolina’s rare statute and raises unproven claims about potential use of campaign or official funds for travel; Sinema and representatives have not responded to requests for comment.