Artem Chigvintsev Cleared of Domestic Violence Charges After ‘Thorough’ Investigation Amid Estrangement from Nikki Garcia

The domestic violence charges against Nikki Garcia’s estranged husband, Artem Chigvintsev, have been dropped following a “thorough” investigation.

The Napa County District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that the “Dancing With The Stars” pro will not be charged after “careful evaluation of the evidence presented” following an alleged incident on Aug. 29.

“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when supported by the evidence,” DA Allison Haley said in a press release.

Nikki Garcia’s estranged husband, Artem Chigvintsev, won’t be charged with domestic violence. theartemc/Instagram
The Napa County District Attorney decided to drop the charges after “careful evaluation of the evidence presented” from last month’s alleged incident. theartemc/Instagram

“We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system.”

She continued, “If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.”

Reps for Garcia and Chigvintsev weren’t immediately available for comment.

“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when supported by the evidence,” DA Allison Haley wrote in a statement. Rob Latour/Shutterstock
She continued, “If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.” GC Images

This latest development comes almost a month after officers arrested Chigvintsev at the Napa Valley, Calif., home he shared with Garcia, 40, for allegedly attacking her.

At the time, police witnessed injuries on the victim, who requested “total confidentiality,” which led to the 42-year-old’s arrest.

Although the victim’s identity wasn’t released, the 911 call confirmed the former WWE star was in the home at the time of the incident, along with a child assumed to be their 4-year-old son, Matteo.

Last month, Chigvintsev was arrested following a domestic violence incident. 2023 GC images
Police took the pro dancer into custody after noticing visible injuries on the victim, which is assumed to be Garcia. theartemc/Instagram

The “Dancing With the Stars” pro posted bail for $25,000 that same day.

According to TMZ, Garcia — professionally known as Nikki Bella — started to look for a divorce lawyer one day later.

On Sept. 11, she pulled the plug on her marriage to Chigvintsev and requested full custody of their son.

He posted bail the same day. theartemc/Instagram
Garcia filed to divorce the Russian dancer on Sept. 11. theartemc/Instagram

The estranged couple met in 2019 on Season 28 of “DWTS” and wed three years later.

Days before the Russian dancer’s arrest, they celebrated their wedding anniversary.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

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