Event Brief
Ex-bodyguard allegedly threw 22 Sinema paintings in pool
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 24, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET
Summary: Matthew Ammel, a former bodyguard and romantic partner of former Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, was arrested in Maricopa County after allegedly breaking into her home on Aug. 30. Charging documents say he demanded she post a video to her X account and, after she refused, took down about 22 paintings and threw them into a swimming pool.
WHO: Matthew Ammel
WHAT: Ammel allegedly broke into Sinema’s home and threw about 22 paintings into a swimming pool.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026
WHERE: Maricopa County, Arizona
WHY: Ammel allegedly demanded Sinema post a video to her X account and threatened to damage a painting every 10 minutes if she refused.
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