Judge Raises Bond to $100,000 for Kyrsten Sinema's Ex-Boyfriend After Alleged Threats

Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema says she fears for her life if former bodyguard is released from jail

A judge raised the bond for Matthew Ammel to $100,000, cash-only. Ammel is the former bodyguard to former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema.

Judge raises bond to $100,000 for Kyrsten Sinema's ex-boyfriend after alleged threats

Matthew Ammel entered a not guilty plea in Phoenix court as state prosecutors outlined allegations of contact rule violations and severe threats against public officials.

Matthew Ammel Bond Raised to $100K in Sinema Case

Release terms and hearing Matthew Ammel, 39, would face house arrest and electronic monitoring if released, AZFamily reported. Azcentral reported that the judge also required him to remain in Arizona. The conditions would apply if Ammel posts a $100,000 cash-only bond. At a Maricopa County Superior Court hearing in Phoenix on Monday, Judge Barbara Spencer increased Ammel’s bond from $25,000. Ammel pleaded not guilty to one count of criminal prop…