A federal judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit against a former senator under North Carolina’s "homewrecker" law, following her admitted romantic relationship with a married member of her security team. The ruling overturns legal arguments that sought to block the case from proceeding in North Carolina courts. While the senator acknowledged the affair, her legal team had previously contended the state lacked jurisdiction over the matter. The decision now allows the civil claim to move forward, raising questions about liability in extramarital relationships involving public figures.
A federal judge ruled Friday that former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) can be sued under North Carolina’s homewrecker law for her romantic relationship with a married member of her security detail. Sinema has admitted to having a relationship with Matthew Ammel in 2024, but her attorneys have argued she cannot be sued in North Carolina...
