Artem Chigvintsev says his checking account took an enormous hit — dropping $100,000 in revenue — after he was arrested for home violence in opposition to his estranged spouse Nikki Garcia (Bella).
In line with new court docket docs, obtained by TMZ, Artem says he was a working dancer regardless of Nikki’s claims on the contrary after he misplaced his gig on “Dancing With The Stars.” Artem says he frequently picked up dance jobs that will final for 20 weekends.
However, after his bust, Artem says his mugshot unfold within the media based mostly on Nikki’s false allegations, and he was faraway from job listings, resulting in his $100,000 erosion of revenue.
Artem added, “I additionally misplaced the social media promotion income, which [Nikki] continues to learn from as she was extra frightened about her profession when she lied to the police, than mine.”
As we reported … Artem was-arrested in late August for felony home violence after he obtained into an unsightly struggle with Nikki as their 4-year-old son, Matteo, was current of their Napa, California, dwelling.
The Napa County District Lawyer investigated, however declined to file prison fees as a result of he felt he could not show the case past an inexpensive doubt.
In the meantime, Nikki filed for divorce from Artem, and now the 2 are duking it out in court docket over their property and custody of their baby.
Artem’s legal professional, Ilona Antonyan, filed the authorized paperwork in response to Nikki’s accusations in her home violence restraining order.