Former U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema becomes a focus of legal testimony tied to a lawsuit involving a former spouse of a man Sinema is dating. Multiple outlets report that Sinema discusses an intimate relationship with a former bodyguard, who is described as her boyfriend.

The dispute is connected to a suit filed by Heather Ammel, who accuses Sinema of playing a role in breaking up Heather Ammel’s 14-year marriage to Matthew Ammel. According to the reporting, Sinema’s statements are made in the context of the legal fight and are presented as evidence related to the alleged relationship.

Outlet coverage differs in emphasis and language, including how the relationship is characterized and the extent to which reported court remarks are foregrounded. However, both accounts describe the same core elements: a lawsuit by a former spouse, allegations involving Sinema, and testimony describing an intimate relationship with the former bodyguard/boyfriend figure at the center of the case.