‘DWTS’ pro Artem Chigvintsev seeks protective order against Nikki Bella, reveals injury photos from alleged altercation
nypost.comshe was granted a protective order against him, The Post can reveal. The competing restraining orders stem from an August altercation between the then-couple that led to Chigvintsev’s arrest on suspicion of domestic violence.
The former “Dancing With the Stars” pro was ultimately not charged. In a statement given to The Post on Chigvintsev’s behalf by his lawyer, Ilona Antonyan, Chigvintsev denies Bella’s allegations that he tackled her and insists “he was not the primary aggressor.”“It is crucial to consider the motivations of both parties in this situation,” Antonyan said.“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.'”Antonyan continued, “That day, someone was going to be arrested, and it wouldn’t have been Mr.
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