Artem Chigvintsev Breaks Silence After Arrest, Nikki Garcia Divorce

Artem Chigvintsev is talking out following his arrest for home violence.

“I’m extremely relieved and grateful that the home violence prices towards me have been dropped,” the Dancing With the Stars professional, 42, wrote in a Wednesday, September 25, assertion shared by way of his Instagram Story, after the district legal professional confirmed he won’t face prices following an investigation. “This has been an especially tough time for me. I’m grateful that the reality has prevailed.”

In keeping with Chigvintsev, his No. 1 precedence is son Matteo, 4.

“He’s my world, and being his father is the best blessing in my life,” he continued in his assertion. “All alongside, my major concern has been for him. I’m dedicated to persevering with to supply him with the love, assist, and care he wants as we transfer ahead. I’m hopeful that securing an equal custody association will assist us transfer on.”

Information broke on August 29 that Chigvintsev was arrested in Napa County, California. In keeping with on-line jail data seen by Us Weekly, the Dancing With the Stars professional was taken into custody earlier that day. Bail was set for $25,000 and Chigvintsev was launched that afternoon.

Napa Valley Sheriff PIO Henry Wofford instructed Us on the time that the sheriff’s division responded to a name within the city of Yountville, California, simply after 10 a.m., the place they noticed Chigvintsev. Wofford added that the dancer was “not combating or combative” and he was taken into custody “with out incident.”

Chigvintsev was arrested on prices underneath part 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code, per the data, which pertains to a person who has injured a partner, cohabitant or fellow mother or father. Regulation enforcement said that they don’t seem to be confirming something concerning the sufferer, who has “requested full confidentiality.” In keeping with authorities, the investigation is ongoing.

Chigvintsev is married to Nikki Garcia and the couple share Matteo. It’s unclear if Garcia, 40, was concerned within the incident. At some point after Chigvintsev’s arrest, Garcia’s rep launched an announcement on the previous skilled wrestler’s behalf.

“This can be a non-public matter, and Nikki asks for privateness for her and her household presently,” a rep for Garcia instructed Us in an announcement on  August 30.

Garcia and Chigvintsev share a house in Napa and she or he confirmed she was within the space earlier than Chigvintsev’s arrest.

Garcia later filed for divorce on September 12, requesting full custody of Matteo. In Chigvintsev’s response, he requested joint custody.

Chigvintsev and the retired wrestler met once they have been partnered collectively for season 25 of DWTS in 2017. Nevertheless, their romance didn’t blossom till two years later after Garcia and ex John Cena referred to as off their engagement. Garcia and Chigvintsev welcomed their son Matteo in July 2020 and tied the knot almost two years later. Earlier than Chigvintsev’s arrest, the twosome celebrated their second wedding ceremony anniversary.

“I’ll always remember the place I used to be after I requested Jesus about Artem. Having a dialog with He & God. How my emotions felt too quickly. All of it felt too quick,” Garcia wrote by way of Instagram on Tuesday, August 27, alongside a video montage from their wedding ceremony day. “After which this track [‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’] got here on. And that’s after I knew that I used to be falling in love with him and that it was all meant to be.”

Chigvintsev shared a sequence of snaps from their nuptials, captioning them, “Comfortable anniversary my love, can’t see my life with out you. You’re my every little thing.”

Should you or somebody you recognize are experiencing home violence, please name the Nationwide Home Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential assist.