'DWTS' Pro Dancer Artem Chigvintsev Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge
Artem Chigvintsev, a Pro Dancer on 'Dancing with the Stars,' was Arrested on a Domestic Violence Charge
On Thursday, Artem Chigvintsev, a professional dancer on ABC's 'Dancing with the Stars,' was arrested on a domestic violence charge. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Chigvintsev was taken into custody at his home in Los Angeles and booked into jail. His bail was set at $50,000.
The Allegations Against Chigvintsev
LAPD Officer Tony Im told reporters that Chigvintsev's girlfriend, whose name has not been released, reported that the dancer had hit her.
Im said that Chigvintsev's girlfriend had visible injuries, but he could not provide details about the extent of her injuries.
Chigvintsev is Scheduled to Appear in Court
Chigvintsev is scheduled to appear in court on Friday morning. If convicted of domestic violence, he could face up to four years in prison.
Chigvintsev's Attorney Says He is Innocent
In a statement to the press, Chigvintsev's attorney, Michael A. Guerra, said that his client is innocent of the charges against him.
Guerra said that Chigvintsev is "a loving and devoted partner" and that the allegations against him are "completely false."
ABC Has Suspended Chigvintsev from 'Dancing with the Stars'
Following the arrest, ABC announced that Chigvintsev has been suspended from 'Dancing with the Stars.
In a statement to the press, ABC said that "the show takes matters of domestic violence very seriously" and that it will "continue to monitor the situation closely."
Domestic Violence is a Serious Problem
Domestic violence is a serious problem that affects millions of Americans every year.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, one in four women and one in nine men are victims of domestic violence.
Domestic violence can take many forms, including physical, emotional, and sexual abuse.
If You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence
If you are a victim of domestic violence, there is help available.
You can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233.
You can also visit the website of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence at ncadv.org.
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