Chigvintsev was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident on Aug. 29. The 42-year-old was booked on California penal code 273.5 (a), which makes it illegal to injure a spouse, cohabitant or fellow parent in an act of domestic violence, and was released on $25,000 bail.

Former Dancing With the Stars pro Artem Chigvintsev says his marital saga with his ex-wife Nikki Garcia ( formerly known as Nikki Bella) that began last year has been devastating. "It completely ruined everything for me,

Dancing With The Stars' pro Artem Chigvintsev has discussed the fallout from his domestic violence arrest, for which he was never charged.

Nearly six months after he was arrested for domestic violence, Artem Chigvintsev opened up about the incident for the first time. While appearing on the Glamorous Grind podcast, the former Dancing With the Stars pro revealed more details about the arrest.