Artem Chigvintsev is speaking out following his arrest for domestic violence. “I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped,” the Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, told E! News in a Wednesday, September 25, statement, after the district attorney confirmed he will not face charges following an investigation. “This has been an extremely difficult time for me.
I am thankful that the truth has prevailed.” According to Chigvintsev, his No. 1 priority is son Matteo, 4.
“He is my world, and being his father is the greatest blessing in my life,” he continued in his statement. “All along, my main concern has been for him. I am committed to continuing to provide him with the love, support, and care he needs as we move forward.
I am hopeful that securing an equal custody arrangement will help us move on.” News broke on August 29 that Chigvintsev was arrested in Napa County , California. According to online jail records viewed by Us Weekly , the Dancing With the Stars pro was taken into custody earlier that day.
Bail was set for $25,000 and Chigvintsev was released that afternoon. Napa Valley Sheriff PIO Henry Wofford told Us at the time that the sheriff’s department responded to a call in the town of Yountville, California, just after 10 a.m.
, where they saw Chigvintsev. Wofford added that the dancer was “not fighting or combative” and he was taken into custody “without incident.” Chigvintsev was arrested o.