Artem Chigvintsev Defends Actions After Arrest, Prioritizes Son Amid Divorce

Artem Chigvintsev Defends Actions After Arrest, Prioritizes Son Amid Divorce


Artem Chigvintsev, the former Dancing with the Stars pro, recently broke his silence following his August 29 arrest on suspicion of domestic abuse. In a statement provided to People, Chigvintsev's attorney, Ilona Antonyan, defended her client, stating that he was not the primary aggressor during the incident. Antonyan argued that Artem was attempting to protect both himself and his son, Matteo, and expressed confidence in the facts surrounding the case.

Chigvintsev, who shares Matteo with his estranged wife, Nikki Garcia, also made a statement emphasizing his commitment to his son. He assured that his main priority has always been Matteo's well-being and vowed to continue providing the love, care, and support needed moving forward. Artem also discussed his goal of securing an equal custody arrangement with Garcia.

Chigvintsev was arrested in Napa Valley, California, and briefly detained before being released on a $25,000 bail. TMZ reported that during the altercation, Garcia allegedly threw shoes at Chigvintsev, which was noted in the 911 call.

Garcia filed for divorce two weeks after the incident, seeking legal and physical custody of their son. The couple had been married for nearly two years before the separation.


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