Judge Rules Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Can Be Sued Under North Carolina “Homewrecker” Law
A U.S. District Court judge ruled that former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina's "homewrecker" law. The lawsuit was filed by the ex-wife of a member of Sinema's security detail, alleging Sinema's romantic involvement contributed to…
South Bend Elkhart, IN, September 4, 2026 — A U.S. District Court judge has determined that former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema can face a lawsuit in North Carolina concerning allegations of marital interference. The ruling allows a lawsuit filed by the ex-wife of an individual who was part of Senator Sinema’s security detail to proceed.
The lawsuit invokes North Carolina’s “homewrecker” law, which pertains to claims of alienation of affection and criminal conversation. The plaintiff, who is the ex-wife of a former member of Sinema’s security team, alleges that the romantic involvement between the former Senator and her then-husband was a contributing factor to their marital separation.
In the decision, the judge identified text messages sent by Senator Sinema to the individual while he was physically present in North Carolina as a key element supporting the court’s jurisdiction over the case. This specific detail was cited as a basis for establishing a connection between Sinema and the state, thereby allowing the lawsuit to move forward.
The contractor’s name for the security detail was not provided. The specific details of the “homewrecker” law beyond its classification were not elaborated upon in the provided information. Further proceedings in the lawsuit are expected to reveal more details about the allegations and the legal arguments presented by both parties.
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