Artem Chigvintsev claimed that Nikki Garcia got physical in their relationship when filing for his own restraining order against his estranged spouse
Artem Chigvintsev is alleging that estranged wife Nikki Garcia was actually the aggressor in their relationship.
Us Weekly can confirm that former Dancing With the Stars pro, 42, filed a restraining order against Garcia, 40, on Thursday, October 3.
Court documents obtained by TMZ detail the alleged altercation that led to Chigvintsev’s August arrest in Napa and subsequent felony domestic violence charge. According to his account, the alleged altercation occurred while he was making breakfast for his and Garcia’s 4-year-old son, Matteo. Chigvintsev claimed that Garcia started an argument regarding the food choices made for their son.
Chigvintsev alleged he was defending himself when Garica threw a pair of shoes at him. He brought Matteo up to his room, which is when the situation allegedly escalated.
