Kyrsten Sinema’s former bodyguard and ex charged after rampage through her home

Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema’s onetime bodyguard and romantic partner was arrested this month in Maricopa County, Arizona, after he was accused of breaking into her home and damaging $200,000 worth of artwork and expensive alcohol.

The incident took place Aug. 30 while Sinema, I-Ariz., was out of town, according to charging documents. Matthew Ammel, 39, allegedly contacted Sinema and demanded that she post a video to her X account. He told her that if she declined to do so, he would damage a painting every 10 minutes, according to the documents.

Sinema told law enforcement officers that she refused, prompting Ammel to take down about 22 paintings and throw them into the swimming pool, according to a probable cause statement.

One of the paintings was spray-painted with black lettering and left near the front entrance, Sinema told authorities.

She also reported finding shards of glass from broken alcohol bottles scattered throughout her house and inside the pool.

Ammel was arrested Sept. 17 after being released from a mental health facility, according to the probable cause document. It was not immediately clear when Ammel entered the facility or why he was admitted.

He was charged with aggravated criminal damage and has…

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