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legal20 days ago•38 min saved

NASCAR veteran Jennifer Jo Cobb faces $850K judgment in rare 'homewrecker' lawsuit

A North Carolina jury has ordered former NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb to pay $850,000 to Tracey Hughes, who alleged Cobb’s affair with her husband ended their marriage. The verdict, reached on September 24, 2026, upholds archaic 'homewrecker' laws that allow spouses to sue third parties for interfering with marital relationships. Cobb, who has denied the allegations, faces a significant financial penalty despite previously attempting to dismiss the case.

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#alienation-of-affection #criminal-conversation #jennifer-jo-cobb

legal-and-sports20 days ago•143 min saved

NASCAR Driver Jennifer Jo Cobb Ordered to Pay $850K in Historic 'Homewrecker' Verdict

A North Carolina jury has ordered veteran NASCAR driver Jennifer Jo Cobb to pay $850,000 to Tracey Hughes, who sued her for an alleged affair that ended her marriage. The verdict, reached on September 24, 2026, upholds a 19th-century legal doctrine allowing spouses to sue third parties for 'alienation of affection' and 'criminal conversation.' Cobb, who has denied the allegations, faces a massive financial penalty despite initially seeking to dismiss the case. The case highlights the continued, albeit rare, application of archaic 'homewrecker' laws in a handful of U.S. states, including North Carolina, where such statutes remain on the books.

via The Cut|

#alienation-of-affection #criminal-conversation #jennifer-jo-cobb

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Judge Rejects Sinema’s Jurisdiction Defense in North Carolina Alienation Suit

A federal judge has denied former Senator Kyrsten Sinema’s motion to dismiss a civil lawsuit filed by Heather Ammel, ruling that North Carolina has jurisdiction over the 'homewrecker' claim. The case centers on allegations that Sinema interfered with the marriage of Heather Ammel and her then-husband, Matthew Ammel, who served as Sinema’s security detail. While Sinema admitted to a sexual relationship with Matthew Ammel, she argued she lacked a meaningful connection to North Carolina. Judge David A. Bragdon rejected this defense, noting that Sinema knew Matthew Ammel lived in the state with his family and that communications sent from North Carolina contributed to the marital breakdown. The ruling allows the case to proceed, with Heather Ammel seeking damages for the alleged interference with her 'good and loving marriage.'

via Fox News|

#alienation-of-affection #federal-court #kyrsten-sinema

politics2 months ago•37 min saved

Sinema details 2024 affair with married bodyguard in deposition as ex-wife pursues $75K damages

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema detailed a months-long affair with her former bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, in a July 31 deposition. Sinema admitted to multiple sexual encounters with Ammel, who was married at the time, starting in May 2024. Ammel's ex-wife, Heather Ammel, is suing Sinema for more than $75,000 under North Carolina's alienation of affection law. Sinema's legal team is attempting to dismiss the case, arguing that the affair did not occur in North Carolina and thus falls outside the state's jurisdiction.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#alienation-of-affection #deposition #heather-ammel

politics2 months ago•7 min saved

Sinema Admits to Repeated Affair with Married Bodyguard in Court Deposition

Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in a July 2026 deposition to having multiple sexual encounters with her then-married bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, while serving in office. The disclosures emerged from a lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife, Heather Ammel, who alleges Sinema destroyed their 14-year marriage. Sinema confirmed encounters in Napa, New York, Washington, D.C., Aspen, and Phoenix between May and October 2024, including an incident at CNN anchor Jessica Dean’s wedding. Sinema’s legal team is contesting jurisdiction in federal court, arguing the affair occurred outside North Carolina, where the suit was filed. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

via Mediaite|

#alienation-of-affection #court-filings #jessica-dean

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Sinema admits to multi-city affair with married bodyguard in NC lawsuit

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema confirmed in a July 2026 deposition that she had repeated sexual encounters with her then-married bodyguard, Matthew Ammel, across multiple U.S. cities. Heather Ammel, Matthew’s ex-wife, is suing Sinema for $75,000 under North Carolina’s 'alienation of affection' law, claiming the affair destroyed their 14-year marriage. Sinema’s legal team moved the case to federal court to challenge jurisdiction, arguing the incidents occurred outside North Carolina. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for August 19, 2026.

via New York Post|

#alienation-of-affection #federal-court #kyrsten-sinema

politics2 months ago•37 min saved

Sinema's Deposition Details Affair with Married Bodyguard Amid Lawsuit

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in a July 2026 deposition to having a sexual relationship with her then-married security guard, Matthew Ammel. The affair, which began in May 2024, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by Ammel's ex-wife, Heather, who alleges Sinema destroyed their 14-year marriage. Sinema's legal team is seeking dismissal, arguing the events occurred outside North Carolina.

via Yahoo News Canada|

#alienation-of-affection #court-filings #jessica-dean

politics2 months ago•94 min saved

Court Filings Detail Sinema’s Affair with Married Bodyguard

Former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in a July 31 deposition to having a sexual relationship with her then-married security guard, Matthew Ammel, while she was in office. The affair, which began in May 2024, is the subject of a lawsuit filed by Ammel’s ex-wife, Heather Ammel, under North Carolina’s alienation-of-affection statute. Sinema’s legal team is seeking dismissal, arguing the federal court lacks jurisdiction because the encounters occurred outside North Carolina.

via thedailybeast.com|

#alienation-of-affection #court-filings #heather-ammel

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Sinema Deposition Details Affair with Married Bodyguard in NC Lawsuit

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema admitted in a July 31 deposition to having multiple sexual encounters with her then-married security guard, Matthew Ammel, while serving in office. Heather Ammel, Matthew's ex-wife, is suing Sinema under North Carolina's alienation-of-affection statute, alleging the affair ended their 14-year marriage. Sinema's legal team has moved the case to federal court and is seeking dismissal, arguing the relationship occurred outside North Carolina and that the court lacks personal jurisdiction. An evidentiary hearing is scheduled for August 19.

via Fox News|

#alienation-of-affection #federal-court #heather-ammel

politics7 months ago•34 min saved

Sinema confirms romance with security guard as ex-wife's lawsuit unfolds

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledges a romantic relationship with her former security guard, Matthew Ammel, dating to 2023–2024, as Heather Ammel — Ammel’s ex-wife — sues in North Carolina for alienation of affection. Sinema’s lawyers contend she shouldn’t be liable and that her conduct isn’t meaningfully connected to NC. The suit, which moved from state court to federal court, alleges the affair included travel and concerts; Ammel was hired after his Army retirement in 2022, and Sinema later left the Democratic Party to become an independent and now works for a Washington law and lobbying firm.

via Yahoo|

#alienation-of-affection #heather-ammel #kyrsten-sinema

politics7 months ago•5 min saved

Sinema admits affair in court filing, fights North Carolina alienation suit

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema acknowledged an affair with her former bodyguard in a North Carolina court filing seeking to dismiss an 'alienation of affection' lawsuit. The filing describes the relationship as romantic and intimate, says it occurred outside North Carolina, notes it began in May 2024 in California, and references communications across multiple states. The suit, filed by the bodyguard’s estranged wife, seeks damages, while Sinema's filing argues the court lacks jurisdiction since the alleged conduct did not take place in NC.

via Fox News|

#affair #alienation-of-affection #court-filing

society9 months ago•2 min saved

Alleged Affair Triggers Alienation of Affection Suit Against Ex-Senator Sinema in NC

A Moore County, NC woman, Heather Ammel, sues former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema for alienation of affection, alleging Sinema had a romantic relationship with Ammel's husband, who served on Sinema's security detail, contributing to the couple's separation on Nov. 1, 2024 and her divorce filing on Jan. 7, 2025; the suit seeks more than $25,000 in compensatory and punitive damages. Sinema left the Senate in 2025 and now works for Hogan Lovells.

via ABC11|

#alienation-of-affection #divorce #heather-ammel

courts-and-law9 months ago•24 min saved

Alienation claim ties Sinema to married bodyguard in shock lawsuit

Former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema is named in a state-court alienation-of-affection lawsuit filed by Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Sinema's former Senate security guard Matthew Ammel, alleging Sinema willfully seduced a married bodyguard and caused the marriage to end.

via The Washington Post|

#alienation-of-affection #bodyguard #courts-and-law

politics9 months ago•1 min saved

Ex-wife of Sinema’s security guard sues senator over alleged alienation of affection

A former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema is being sued in North Carolina by the ex-wife of Sinema’s former security guard, alleging she interfered in the marriage and pursued the guard—claims constituting alienation of affection. The suit, seeking at least $75,000, states Sinema hired the guard after he left the Army and even funded his psychedelic treatment; the case was filed in Moore County and recently moved from state court to federal court. Sinema left Congress in 2024 and now works for Hogan Lovells.

via The Guardian|

#alienation-of-affection #kyrsten-sinema #lawsuit

courts-and-justice9 months ago•13 min saved

Former Senator Sinema Sued in NC Alienation of Affection Case Involving Security Guard

A federal lawsuit filed in North Carolina accuses Kyrsten Sinema of pursuing a romantic relationship with a member of her security detail, allegedly leading him to divorce. The complaint cites gifts, concert outings, and private messages as part of the alleged efforts, and Heather Ammel seeks damages under North Carolina’s alienation of affection law while noting Sinema reportedly remains connected to the guard.

via The Assembly NC|

#alienation-of-affection #courts-and-justice #kyrsten-sinema