Artem Chigvintsev Cleared of Domestic Violence Charges Amid Divorce from Nikki Garcia

The former 'Dancing with the Stars' pro focuses on co-parenting and custody of his son Matteo after charges are dropped.

Artem Chigvintsev was arrested on August 29 in Napa, California, on suspicion of domestic violence but was released the same day on $25,000 bail.
Charges were dropped after the Napa County District Attorney reviewed the evidence and found it insufficient to meet the 'beyond a reasonable doubt' standard.
Chigvintsev's lawyer stated that he was not the primary aggressor in the incident and was acting to protect himself and his son Matteo.
Nikki Garcia filed for divorce on September 11, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting full custody of their son, with visitation rights for Chigvintsev.
Chigvintsev expressed relief at the charges being dropped and emphasized his commitment to co-parenting and securing equal custody of Matteo.