Subhojeet Mukherjee on October 4, 2024
Artem Chigvintsev, widely recognized for Dancing With The Stars and his marriage to former WWE star Nikki Bella, was recently arrested for domestic battery. Since the incident, a lot has happened and Chigvintsev is now reportedly seeking a protective order against Bella.
The incident, which led Nikki Bella to file for divorce and seek full custody of their son, Matteo, was a turning point for the couple. In response, Chigvintsev filed for joint custody and charges against him were also dropped.
We have then reported that Nikki Bella filed for a restraining order on Monday, which has since been granted by a judge. As a result, Artem Chigvintsev is now legally prohibited from contacting Nikki or their son, Matteo. He must also stay at least 100 yards away from them, their home, and other specified locations, with the only exception being court-ordered visitation rights.
Artem Chigvintsev has filed for a protective order against his estranged wife Nikki Bella, as reported by The New York Post. Chigvintsev’s lawyer stated that on August 29, 2024, Artem called the police for help, claiming Nikki Bella had been aggressive toward him. While he was on the phone with the police, Nikki Bella said, “Do you understand where this is going now, Artem? You just ruined my career.” Artem believes this shows she was trying to harm his reputation.
“It is crucial to consider the motivations of both parties in this situation.
Mr. Chigvintsev contacted law enforcement on 8/29/24 seeking protection from his wife’s persistent aggression. While he was on the phone with the police, Ms. Garcia-Colace made a pointed statement, saying, ‘Do you understand where this is going now, Artem? You just ruined my career, and you know it.’”
Artem also said he was shocked to be arrested, as he wasn’t the aggressor, and he later found out Nikki made false claims to the police. Artem’s court filing details an argument that started over their son Matteo’s breakfast, during which Nikki allegedly criticized him for not having it ready. Things escalated, and Artem claimed Nikki threw their son’s shoes at him and demanded he leave the house.
Artem said he tried to calm things down by taking their son upstairs, but Nikki forced her way into the room, leading to a struggle where they both fell. After calling the police, Artem was surprised to be arrested. He also included photos of injuries to his hand, neck, and elbow that he says were caused by Nikki.
“That day, someone was going to be arrested, and it wouldn’t have been Mr. Chigvintsev if Ms. Garcia Colace had told the truth.
“[Chigvintsev] denies ever tackling her. He was shocked to learn two weeks after the incident that she made this allegation against him; at that point it made sense to him why he was arrested.”
The dance pro’s lawyer went on, “As a result of wife’s self-serving statement, Mr. Chigvintsev’s career suffered, with numerous opportunities being canceled due to these false allegations. Men can also be victims of domestic violence; Mr. Chigvintsev’s case highlights this reality. He was not the primary aggressor.”
I could not hold it, because she’s quite strong. As soon as the door began opening, Matteo start[ed] crying. I did not want him seeing his mother angry and confrontational in his bedroom. I wanted to protect Matteo from her lack of self-control at the moment. I squeezed myself through the door opening and tried to push myself out, while Petitioner continued to physically attack me and push her way in. I tried to get her off me and away from the door frame so that Matteo would not witness any further conflict. I cannot stress enough how many times I pleaded with her to stop and calm down. There was a mutual struggle, and both ended up on the ground.”
Chigvintsev’s account is very different from what Nikki Bella had to say about the incident. Regardless, there will be a hearing on 21st October, so we will have to wait and see how the case will proceed, as it’s evident the situation will continue to get messier with time.
How do you think the ongoing legal battle between Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella will impact their relationship with their son, Matteo, in the long run? Let us know in the comments below.
October 4, 2024 11:13 am
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