Artem Chigvintsev speaks out after domestic violence charge was dropped

Artem Chigvintsev is "incredibly relieved" that his domestic violence charge has been dropped.

The 42-year-old dancer was arrested by the Napa County Sheriff’s Office on suspicion of felony corporal injury to spouse or cohabitant last month, but this week it was confirmed they won't be pursuing a case against the 'Dancing With the Stars' professional - whose wife Nikki Garcia filed for divorce two weeks after the incident - due to a lack of evidence.

Reacting to the decision, Artem admitted he was "thankful that the truth has prevailed".

He told E! News: "I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped.

"This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed."

Artem says his priority is the estranged couple's four-year-old son Matteo, who is seeking joint custody of.

He said: "He is my world, and being his father is the greatest blessing in my life.

"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."

Artem continued: "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."

Although no charges have been filed against Artem, the case could be revisited by the DA's office "if it learns of other incidents, or otherwise learns of facts or evidence not previously known.”