Aug 30, 2024 06:14 AM IST
Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on domestic violence charges shortly after his wedding anniversary with Nikki Garcia. The investigation is ongoing.
‘Dancing with the Stars’ professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev has been released from jail after being arrested on domestic violence charges. According to TMZ, he was taken into custody in Napa Valley, California on Thursday morning and charged with a felony. Chigvintsev and his wife Nikki Garcia (formerly known as Bella) recently celebrated their second wedding anniversary on Monday.
Artem Chigvintsev arrested in domestic violence case
For the safety and privacy of the victim, their identities have not been disclosed. The alleged domestic violence incident remains under investigation. The exact circumstances of his arrest are still unclear, but it has been confirmed that his wife, former WWE star Nikki Bella, was also in Napa at the time of the incident. She previously revealed the same in her Instagram story.
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However, his involvement in the case has not been confirmed. According to the report, “an arrest was made at the scene,” and “indications of injuries were found.” The victim has requested complete confidentiality regarding the incident.
The Emmy-nominated choreographer was previously accused of “kicking and pushing” his Strictly Come Dancing partner Fern Britton in 2012.
Photo of Artem Chigvintsev released
The Napa County Department of Corrections released a photo of Artem Chigvintsev after his arrest on domestic violence charges. He was released from custody at 2:18 p.m. Pacific time on Thursday and his bail was set at $25,000, according to booking records reviewed by The Post.
Artem and Nikki celebrated their wedding anniversary 3 days ago
Just three days before the domestic violence incident, Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella were celebrating their wedding anniversary. They are set to get married in 2022, but they first met and fell in love on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in 2019.
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The couple has a son named Matteo. Representatives for both Chigvintsev and Bella have declined to comment on the situation, and further details are expected to be released in due course.
