Nikki Garcia’s Ex Artem Chigvintsev Gets Candid About Domestic Violence Arrest: ‘Ruined My Life’

Nikki Garcia’s ex-husband Artem Chigvintsev is getting candid about how his life has changed following his arrest. The “Dancing with the Stars” alum was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony domestic violence charges in Aug. 2024, though the Napa County District Attorney ultimately did not pursue criminal charges. Nearly two weeks after his arrest, his wife filed for divorce. The former couple share 4 -year-old son Matteo. Reflecting on the past few months during an appearance on “The Glamorous Grind” podcast, the former dancing professional said in part, “It completely ruined everything for me. It completely ruined everything for me. Like, from every angle. It ruined my life completely. And the worst part about all of this, because D.A. dropped the case, clearly stating that there was nothing that they could possibly have charged me on.”