Artem Chigvintsev says his checking account took an enormous hit — shedding $100,000 in earnings — after he was arrested for home violence towards 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 usually picked up dance jobs that might 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 earnings.
Artem added, “I also lost the social media promotion revenue, which [Nikki] continues to benefit from as she was more worried about her career 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 battle with Nikki as their 4-year-old son, Matteo, was current of their Napa, California, residence.
The Napa County District Lawyer investigated, however declined to file legal costs as a result of he felt he could not show the case past an affordable doubt.
In the meantime, Nikki filed for divorce from Artem, and now the 2 are duking it out in court docket over their belongings and custody of their youngster.
Artem’s legal professional, Ilona Antonyan, filed the authorized paperwork in response to Nikki’s accusations in her home violence restraining order.
