Alienation of Affections
Legal action for interference in a marriage
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Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina's 'homewrecker' law
A judge has ruled that former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema can be sued under North Carolina's homewrecker law. Sinema has acknowledged a romantic relationship with Matthew Ammel, a member of her security detail. She argued she can't be sued in North Carolina due to lack of connection to the state. U....
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Cyberstalking charge dropped against TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard
The Durham County District Attorney’s Office has dropped a cyberstalking charge against social media influencer Brenay Kennard, though the specific reasoning why remains unclear.
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TikTok influencer must pay $40,000 during alienation of affection appeal
During a hearing on Tuesday in Durham County, a judge ruled Brenay Kennard must pay $40,000 to secure a $1.75 million judgment while Kennard appeals the verdict.
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Former senator admits affair with married man, says NC 'alienation of affection' law doesn't apply
Former U.S. Sen. Kyrsten Sinema is admitting to having an affair with a North Carolina man, but argues that because their relationship was consummated elsewhere, his wife has no right to sue.
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Hecklers disrupt former Senator Kyrsten Sinema at Utah summit amid affair lawsuit
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema was heckled at a Utah summit amid a lawsuit alleging an affair. Protestors interrupted her appearance with Governor Spencer Cox, highlighting the lawsuit filed by a Moore County woman.
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North Carolina woman sues former US Sen. Kyrsten Sinema over alleged affair
Heather Ammel of Raeford alleges that Sinema had an affair with her husband, who served as a security guard for Sinema while she was in office.
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From ancient times to influencers: NC still allows jilted spouses to sue
North Carolina is one of only six states that still allows a spouse to sue a third party for interfering in their marriage, a practice that originated in English common law and has led to several multi-million dollar judgments in the state.
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Jury finds NC TikTok influencer liable in alienation of affection lawsuit
TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection.
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NC TikTok influencer ordered to pay $1.75 million for destroying manager’s marriage
TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard will have to pay $1.75 million after she was found liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection.
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North Carolina Man Had at Least 3 Wives at the Same Time, Police Say
A North Carolina man has been arrested and charged with being married to at least three women at the same time, the Davidson County Sheriff's Office said, adding that there may be more victims.
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Republican who sued NC House speaker over affair running for state Senate seat
Scott Lassiter named House Speaker Tim Moore in an alienation-of-affection lawsuit in June. Now Lassiter, a former Apex Town Council member, is running for a seat in the state legislature.
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Wake DA again declines to investigate allegations against House Speaker Tim Moore
Wake County District Attorney Lorrin Freeman said there was no basis to act on a Democratic lawmaker's request to investigate the Republican House leader following an alienation-of-affection lawsuit.
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'Resolved:' Plaintiff drops alienation of affection lawsuit against NC House Speaker Tim Moore
Scott Lassiter, a former Apex town councilman, in June sued North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore alleging that he "destroyed" his marriage to Jamie Lassiter.
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Did NC House speaker destroy a happy marriage? Separation note raises questions about timing of affair
Scott Lassiter says he and his wife had been living happily until December, when he learned of her relationship with NC House Speaker Tim Moore. A new document shows the couple had also separated in 2019, which could help Moore's defense.
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Apology letter could be key evidence in alienation-of-affection case against NC House Speaker Tim Moore
A former Apex town councilman claimed he was happily married until one of the state's most powerful elected leaders started pursuing his wife. A letter obtained by WRAL suggests marital turmoil, which could help Moore's defense. Moore, meanwhile, says he didn't abuse power.
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Report: NC House speaker says relationship with separated woman was appropriate
Speaker of the state House Tim Moore told a Charlotte TV station Tuesday that he had a relationship with a married woman, but he denied other accusations and said he thought it was OK because she was separated from her husband.
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North Carolina House Speaker sued for alienation of affection
An assistant principal and former Apex Town Council member claims North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore had an affair with his wife for more than three years, resulting in the "destruction" of his marriage. Family law and divorce attorney Charles Ullman discussed the lawsuit from a legal perspective.
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In NC, jilted spouses can allege alienation of affection, sue for millions,
A look at recent cases where North Carolina's alienation of affection law was applied as one spouse sues the person they blame for an affair that ended a marriage.
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NC House Speaker sued for alienation of affection
A former Apex Town Council member claims North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore had an affair with his wife, resulting in the "destruction" of his marriage.
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NC legislators say 'I don't' to proposed changes to 2 marriage-related laws
Two efforts to modernize North Carolina laws regarding marriage were derailed in the General Assembly on Wednesday.
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Former NC senator settles lawsuit with man who accused him of breaking up marriage
Former state Sen. Rick Gunn has settled a lawsuit filed by a man who accused him of a long-running affair with his wife, who was also the senator's legislative assistant.
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Man says NC senator ruined his marriage
A Wake County man sued retiring state Sen. Rick Gunn this week, accusing him of a long-running affair with his wife, who is also the senator's legislative assistant.
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NC senator sued, accused of affair with legislative assistant
Sen. Rick Gunn, R-Alamance, known in the legislature as "Sen. Funn," carried on affair for years with his married legislative assistant, according to a lawsuit filed by her husband.
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Triangle man uses NC law to get back at man he says ruined his marriage
For Keith King, suing his wife's lover wasn't about money. He says it was about a principle.
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'If it wasn't for him': Husband feels vindicated by $8.8M judgment against wife's lover
For Keith King, suing his wife's lover wasn't about money. He says it was about a principle.
