The Napa County District Attorney's Office announced that Artem Chigvintsev won't face criminal charges following his arrest for felony domestic violence on August 29.
The press releases states that the decision to not file charges was made after a "thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA’s Office."
From Napa County DA:
“Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley announced today that her office has declined to
file criminal charges against Artem Chigvintsev, age 42, in connection with his arrest on suspicion of felony domestic violence. The decision to not file charges against Mr. Chigvintsev was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA’s Office."While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when supported by the evidence.
“We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system. If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.
"The Napa County District Attorney's Office does not typically issue press releases when it declines to file charges against any given individual; however, did so for this case due to the intense media interest it has received since Mr. Chigvintsev's arrest."
Representatives for Artem's wife Nikki Bella (Nikki Garcia) requested privacy for Nikki and her family following Artem's arrest.
Nikki has reportedly filed for divorce and is seeking full custody of their 4-year-old son, Matteo.
Victim Resources:
1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
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