Artem Chigvintsev is “relieved and grateful” He will not be charged with domestic violence As his divorce from nikki bella Income.
The 42-year-old former “Dancing With the Stars” pro released a statement Wednesday saying she was “grateful that the truth has prevailed.” Just a day earlier, the district attorney in Napa County, California, said that, decided not to file a criminal case Against Chigvintsev He was arrested on August 29. for suspected domestic violence.
“I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped,” Chigvintsev said. E! News“This has been a very difficult time for me. I am grateful that the truth has prevailed.”
The dancer added that his “focus has always been and will always be on Bella and his 4-year-old son, Matteo.”
“She is my world and being her father is the greatest blessing of my life,” Chigvintsev added. “Always, my main concern has been for her. I am committed to continuing to provide her with the love, support and care she needs as we move forward. I hope that achieving an equal custody arrangement will help us move forward.”
Bella, 40, filed for divorce from Chigvintsev on September 11. In his petition, the former WWE wrestler sought sole custody of his son. Chigvintsev responded with a request Joint custody and spousal support.
Following a decision by the Napa County D.A. Not to accuse ChigvintsevThe “DWTS” alumnus’ attorney told The Post that Bella’s ex-husband had “maintained his innocence from the beginning.”
“He is grateful that the district attorney correctly assessed what happened and determined that he should not be charged,” lawyer Dmitry Gorin said in a statement.
“He has tremendous support from the community, and he requests privacy for the pending divorce case. He loves his son, wants the best possible for him, and is looking forward to the next chapter of his life professionally and as a father.”
As for the Napa County D.A. not filing charges against Chigvintsev, The prosecutor's office explained“The decision not to file charges against Mr. Chigvintsev was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the D.A.’s Office.”
“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges based on the evidence,” District Attorney Alison Healey said.
“We are required to prove every criminal charge 'beyond a reasonable doubt,' which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system. If the available evidence does not rise to this standard, we cannot ethically file charges.”
Chigvintsev's arrest came three days after his and Bella aka Nikki Garcia were arrested. celebrated their second wedding anniversary. The “Total Divas” star was very emotional An Instagram reel Sharing some moments from their 2022 Paris wedding, they write, “It was all meant to be.”
Chigvintsev also celebrated his anniversary on social media, sharing photos from his special day and writing caption“I can't see my life without you[.] You are everything to me ❤️.”
However, the couple's relationship has reportedly been “Unstable” for years Before Chigvintsev's arrest.
Chigvintsev was taken into custody by sheriffs in Napa, California last month. When she called 911 Requesting medical assistance for someone at home. According to dispatch audio obtained TMZhe said his wife had a shoe thrown at himWhen law enforcement officers arrived at the scene, they Chigvintsev was arrested After determining the presence of injuries. a case was filed against him and was released later the same day on a $25,000 bond.
Chigvintsev and Bella meet When the former professional wrestler competed on “DWTS” in 2017. At that time, she was in a relationship with WWE star John Cena. They broke up in July 2018.
