Former “Dancing with the Stars” pro Artem Chigvintsev has been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the U.S., according to jail records. He was booked into Napa County jail in California on Thursday morning. The 42-year-old Russian professional dancer initially became famous in the U.S. after he signed up to appear on season eight of “Strictly Come Dancing” in 2010, in which he took the year’s title dancing with celebrity partner Kara Tointon. He has been a series regular on the American version of the program since 2014, Dancing with the Stars.”.
He was arrested under Section 273.5(a) of the California Penal Code that involves corporal injury to a spouse, according to the online jail records.
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Former Dancing arrest
This chapter includes traumatic harm to a spouse now or formerly, cohabitant, or other parent in an act of domestic violence. The crime can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or felony. If prosecuted as a felony, it provides for the possibility of up to four years in jail.
According to reports, the star posted a $25,000 bond and was reportedly released later on Thursday afternoon. It remains to be seen if Mr. Chigvintsev’s current wife is implicated in the scandal. In 2022, he married World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) star Nikki Bella, whom he met on “Dancing with the Stars” in 2017. Ms. Bella quit wrestling and rebranded herself as Nikki Garcia, but the couple just celebrated their second wedding anniversary with a son together.
Details of the Case
Reports indicated that this arrest was done earlier in the week after receiving an emergency call from a house in [city/location]. The authorities did not comment on details about the incident but said the detainee was taken in for questioning. There are no charges filed as yet, and they are still under investigation.
Public Response
There is much ado and public scrutiny towards the arrest. Fans as well as former colleagues of the former “Dancing with the Stars” professional are shocked and concerned over the sudden change from a celebrity television host to a person of serious legal issues.
Response of the Star and Their Team
Representatives for the individual have released a short statement acknowledging the situation and asking for privacy while the legal process is going on. They emphasized that the person is fully cooperating with law enforcement and committed to clearing one’s name.
Impact in the Entertainment Community
This media information opened up new topics of discussion with respect to the overall issues surrounding the impact on the entertainment community, such as domestic violence and public figures’ responsibilities.
In the entertainment world, many have come out in support of such victims and called for a cautious approach during the course of the investigation.
What’s Next
Updates will be provided during the course of the continuing investigation to keep the public informed on any developments. Meanwhile, focus is still placed on ensuring that there is a thorough and fair examination of allegations.
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