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Dancing With the Stars fans were shocked to hear that Artem Chigvintsev faced charges of domestic violence in August. He was arrested and then released on bail. However, the felony charge has now been dropped. Read on to find out why.
Nikki Garcia Filed For Divorce
Although it was not Nikki Garcia who called 911, her husband ended up arrested. Nobody knows what happened in their Napa home, because Nikki Garcia has been very quiet about the incident. They had been celebrating their wedding anniversary and their son, Matteo was with them. So, many Dancing With the Stars fans said bad things about Artem on social media.
Nikki Garcia didn’t hang about when it came to ending her marriage with Artem Chigvintsev. She quickly filed for a divorce, while her husband stayed with a friend. Some DWTS fans wondered what could have happened that was so bad. Well, it reportedly wasn’t so bad and now he won’t be charged.
DWTS Pro-Dancer Artem Chigvintsev Charges Dropped
According to a report by TMZ, Allison Haley, the Napa County District Attorney is not prepared to prosecute the Dancing With the Stars pro-dancer because the evidence does not support the charges. If you don’t know, any crime has, by definition, several points and each point must be ticked to prove the case.
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A statement noted that a full investigation into the case against Artem Chigvintsev failed to establish the required evidence. His lawyer told TMZ:
Mr. Chigvintsev has maintained his innocence from the beginning. He is grateful that the district attorney accurately assessed what took place, and determined he should not be charged.
The New York Post carried the official statement about the decision to not charge Artem Chigvintsev. Unfortunately for those howling for him to be locked up and the key ditched in the deepest ocean, the evidence doesn’t match the crime. Notably, the investigation couldn’t prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the Dancing With the Stars pro had committed a crime.
The statement said, in part:
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…The decision to not file charges against Mr. Chigvintsev was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA’s Office. 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.
What are your thoughts on the District Attorney deciding that there simply was not enough evidence to support charging Artem Chigvintsev? Are you happy for him? Might there be a chance for the dancer to try and salvage his marriage? Shout out in the comments below, and come back here often for all your Dancing With the Stars news and updates.
SOURCES: TMZ – The New York Post.
People shoild not rush to judgement without knowing all the facts. I am happy for Artem. He is a grear dancer and teacher with higj expectations for his students.
As for his wife filing divorece so quickly..seems a tad much..appears to have wanted outof the marriage and this incident have her a quick exit. Otherwise you would be working hard to save your marriage if you are truly committed. Firsr five years are challenging. Signed a widow after 37 yrs of marriage
What I do t u derstand is they both posted such nice anniversary stuff about one another. Especially Nickii she did such a great job on her post. Then hours later something happens. I know for me to file for divorce it have to be like bad situation or if it wasn’t good and like lil arguments and stuff I’d fry my best to do what I could to save my family as long as my partner was willing too put in the same effort. It stinks cuz people become famous and put lives out there and then later on start getting upset about stuff or only put bits and pieces out there. But people quickly posting mean stuff on him without knowing full story isn’t right. Ugh, life…
Artem sure didn’t deserve this type of treatment from his WIFE! There’s no respect for him or there child,she really needs help!! He probably didn’t pick up signs because he truly loves his wife, how ironic she likes sexy pic of Brittaby Spears ex husband on his Instagram acct one of the ones she was on traitor with, I think she’s liking him she made the like comment on Aug 28 and this incident happened on 29th!! She is sneaky and tried to set a good man up to get out of her marriage that’ just evil and tried to pin a DV charge on him to get full custody and not pay spousal support because there no prenup! ” Oh what a tangle web you weave when you try to deceive” she will have no good in life doing that. I’m married 44 years and know marriage is work and can be wonderful if you do the work!
There are three sides to every story! Only they will know the truth and hopefully for the sake of their son, they are able to adult up and resolve their differences. They need to realize just because they are not able to work out their issues, originally there were reasons they fell in love, took vows to love one another thru thick & thin- and created a new life! Put in the effort to get their lives back on track. Secure your family bond – best outcome for everyone!
TRUE! You got the 2 sides and then the truth. And then you got people jumping 5o conclusions before hearing the whole side. I just hope both do whats best for their son and he don’t be put in the middle. So many kids are put are in middle or feel they have to choose sides whether it’s between parents, family or friends. Sorry I feel so strong about kids being put in middle cuz my kids and nieces are going thru a situation and it’s not right.