Artem Chigvintsev, the former Dancing With the Stars alum, recently broke his silence regarding his domestic violence arrest and divorce from Nikki Garcia. Artem expressed immense relief and gratitude after prosecutors decided not to file charges against him in the domestic violence case. In a statement to E! News on Sept. 25, Artem shared, “I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped. This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed.”
Artem emphasized that his main focus has always been and will remain on his 4-year-old son, Matteo. He stated, “He is my world, and being his father is the greatest blessing in my life. All along, my main concern has been for him. I am committed to continuing to provide him with the love, support, and care he needs as we move forward. I am hopeful that securing an equal custody arrangement will help us move on.”
The dancer expressed his deep gratitude to his family, friends, and legal team for their unwavering support during this challenging time. Artem concluded his statement by reaffirming his dedication to being the best father he can be and looking forward to moving past this chapter in his life.
Artem was arrested in Napa on Aug. 29 on a domestic violence charge but was later released on $25,000 bail. Nearly two weeks later, Nikki filed for divorce from Artem on Sept. 11, seeking legal and physical custody of Matteo. In response, Artem requested joint legal and physical custody of their son, along with spousal support from Nikki.
Following news of the split, Nikki was seen spending time with her sister, Brie Garcia, who asked for privacy for her family during a recent episode of their joint podcast. Brie shared that Nikki appreciates the support and love from her fans and expressed gratitude on her behalf.
Artem has also received encouragement from his former Dancing With the Stars co-star, Gleb Savchenko, who referred to Artem as “part of the family” and sent him love and positivity during this challenging time.
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Artem Chigvintsev’s Legal Troubles
Artem’s Focus on Co-Parenting
Support from Friends and Former Co-Stars
Artem’s arrest raised questions about his future on Dancing With the Stars, as it occurred shortly before the premiere of season 33. However, reports indicated that Artem was not set to be part of the cast for this season.
In response to the arrest, Cheryl Burke, a former Dancing With the Stars pro, expressed shock and concern, highlighting the emotional impact of the situation on those involved. She emphasized the importance of supporting everyone affected by the incident.
Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced on Sept. 24 that her office would not be filing charges against Artem following a thorough review of the case. This decision marked a significant development in the legal proceedings surrounding Artem’s arrest.
Artem’s statement on Sept. 25 expressed his relief and gratitude for the dropped charges, emphasizing his commitment to co-parenting with Nikki and focusing on being the best father to Matteo. Despite the challenges he faced, Artem expressed optimism about moving forward from this difficult chapter in his life.
For individuals experiencing domestic violence or seeking assistance, resources such as the National Domestic Violence Hotline are available to provide support and guidance. It’s essential to prioritize safety and seek help when needed to address issues related to domestic abuse.
