Kyrsten Sinema fires back at lawsuit over alleged affair Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema has responded to a lawsuit alleging an affair with a married man, asserting that the incidents in question occurred outside of North Carolina and requesting the case be dismissed. Sinema, who served in the U.S. Senate from 2019 to 2023, has not provided specific details about the circumstances of the alleged relationship but has emphasized that the events took place in a location unrelated to the state. The legal action, which was filed in a North Carolina court, has drawn attention due to Sinema’s public profile and the potential implications for her political career. The lawsuit, which Sinema’s legal team has described as baseless, claims that the affair occurred during her time in office. However, Sinema has stated that the alleged relationship was not part of her official duties and that the incidents in question happened outside the jurisdiction of North Carolina. Her attorneys have argued that the case should be dismissed on grounds of improper venue, citing the location of the alleged events as a key factor. Sinema’s response comes amid ongoing scrutiny of her personal life, which has been a topic of public discussion in recent years. While she has not publicly commented on the allegations beyond her legal team’s statements, the case has sparked debates about the intersection of personal conduct and political accountability. Legal experts have noted that the outcome of the case could set a precedent for similar disputes involving public figures. The lawsuit also highlights the challenges of proving such allegations in court, as the burden of proof lies with the plaintiff.#public_figure #north_carolina #legal_action #kyrsten_sinema #political_career
Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Faces North Carolina Alienation of Affection Lawsuit Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Heather Ammel, a North Carolina woman who alleges Sinema caused the breakdown of her marriage. The case, which initially began in Moore County Superior Court, was transferred to federal court in January. Sinema’s legal team argues the lawsuit lacks personal jurisdiction over her, asserting that her alleged actions did not occur in North Carolina. In court filings, Sinema’s attorney, Steven Epstein, stated that the plaintiff’s claims rely on communications with Matthew Ammel, Heather Ammel’s husband, which occurred outside North Carolina. The motion to dismiss highlights that Matthew Ammel was frequently traveling for work, spending only a few days each month in the state. Sinema admitted to starting a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel about five months before he separated from Heather Ammel, but she maintains that all interactions occurred while he was away from North Carolina. The lawsuit alleges that Sinema engaged in a romantic and sexual relationship with Matthew Ammel, including sending “lascivious” messages via Signal while he was in North Carolina. Heather Ammel’s legal team claims Sinema’s actions, such as accompanying Matthew Ammel on trips, including a 2023 visit to Napa Valley, and suggesting he bring MDMA drugs on a work trip, contributed to the marital breakdown. The complaint also details instances where Sinema interacted with Matthew Ammel during public events, such as concerts, and allegedly sent messages like “I miss you. Putting my hand on your heart. I’ll see you soon” after the couple separated.#north_carolina #signal #heather_ammel #kyrsten_sinema #matthew_ammel
