<body><div>Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev has broken his silence after his domestic violence charges were dropped. The 42-year-old dancer was arrested for domestic violence on August 29, in Napa Valley and was charged with felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. However, the charges were dropped yesterday as The Napa County District Attorney's Office revealed in a press release. The office assured that their determination was "beyond a reasonable doubt" after "a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA's Office."And as Artem's name has been cleared, he has expressed his relief and gratitude as he adamantly denied the allegations. In a statement to E! News, he said: "I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped." He added: "This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed."It was not revealed who the alleged victim of the incident was when he was arrested. His wife, Nikki Garcia, filed for divorce from Artem on September 1 with his arrest taking place just days after the former couple celebrated their second wedding anniversary. <figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2PNEmc_0vjjF60Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2PNEmc_0vjjF60Q00" width="1200" height="674" ><figcaption>DWTS dancer Artem Chigvintsev address the controversy after his DV charges were dropped</figcaption></figure>In his heartfelt statement Artem went on to add that his "focus has always been and will always be" on his 4-year-old son Matteo, whom he shares with his estranged wife. After their spilt, Nikki allegedly requested legal and physical custody of Matteo.Speaking on his relationship with his son, Artem explained: "He is my world, and being his father is the greatest blessing in my life. All along, my main concern has been for him." He added: "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.”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4N6I90_0vjjF60Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4N6I90_0vjjF60Q00" width="310" height="465" ><figcaption>Artem urged that his focus is on his 4-year-old son Matteo ( Image: nikkigarcia/Instagram)</figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3mk0Sb_0vjjF60Q00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3mk0Sb_0vjjF60Q00" width="310" height="465" ><figcaption>Artem's estranged wife Nikki Garcia filed for divorce shortly before he was arrested ( Image: Getty Images for Neon Carnival)</figcaption></figure>The former Broadway star went on to thank his support system throughout the controversy. He shared: "I want to express my deepest gratitude to my family, friends, and legal team for standing by me during this challenging time. Your support has been invaluable, and I am thankful to everyone who believed in me and saw the truth for what it was." He concluded: "I look forward to moving past this chapter and focusing on what truly matters — continue being the best father I can be."<h2>Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook</h2>All the latest news, showbiz, lifestyle and sports updates, brought to you by our dedicated American team.Follow the Mirror US News page on Facebook to make sure you're not missing out.* Follow Mirror Celebs on Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and Thread</div></body>

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DWTS pro Artem Chigvintsev breaks silence after domestic violence charges have been dropped

Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev has broken his silence after his domestic violence charges were dropped. The 42-year-old dancer was arrested for domestic violence on August 29, in Napa Valley and was charged with felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. However, the charges were dropped yesterday as The Napa County District Attorney's Office revealed in a press release. The office assured that their determination was \"beyond a reasonable doubt\" after \"a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA's Office.\"

Dancing With the Stars professional dancer Artem Chigvintsev has broken his silence after his domestic violence charges were dropped. The 42-year-old dancer was arrested for domestic violence on August 29, in Napa Valley and was charged with felony corporal injury to a spouse or cohabitant. However, the charges were dropped yesterday as The Napa County District Attorney's Office revealed in a press release. The office assured that their determination was "beyond a reasonable doubt" after "a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA's Office."