Current:Home > MyNikki Garcia’s Sister Brie Alludes to “Lies” After Update in Artem Chigvintsev Domestic Violence Case -Clarity Finance Guides
Nikki Garcia’s Sister Brie Alludes to “Lies” After Update in Artem Chigvintsev Domestic Violence Case
View
Date:2025-04-14 19:03:34
Brie Garcia is Liesmaking her feelings known.
After the domestic violence charges against her sister Nikki Garcia’s estranged husband Artem Chigvintsev went unfiled, Brie shared a cryptic message to social media.
“The truth always comes out in the end,” read the graphic Brie posted to her Sept. 25 Instagram Story, “no matter how hard anyone tried to hide it or stop it. Lies are just a temporary delay to the inevitable.”
Under the graphic—which was credited to the “Narcissistic Personality Disorder Mother Facebook Resource Page”—Brie added a GIF which read, “Loading.”
The cryptic message comes after prosecutors declined to file charges against Artem after he was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence in August.
Following the news, the Dancing with the Stars alum broke his almost month-long silence on the events.
"I am incredibly relieved and grateful that the domestic violence charges against me have been dropped," he said in a Sept. 25 statement to E! News. "This has been an extremely difficult time for me. I am thankful that the truth has prevailed."
Artem—with whom Nikki filed for divorce on Sept. 11—noted that his focus remains on his and the WWE alum’s 4-year-old son Matteo.
"He is my world, and being his father is the greatest blessing in my life," the 42-year-old continued. "All along, my main concern has been for him. I am committed to continuing to provide him with the love, support, and care he needs as we move forward. I am hopeful that securing an equal custody arrangement will help us move on."
He continued, "I want to express my deepest gratitude to my family, friends, and legal team for standing by me during this challenging time. Your support has been invaluable, and I am thankful to everyone who believed in me and saw the truth for what it was."
Artem was initially arrested in Napa on Aug. 29 on a domestic violence charge but was later released on $25,000 bail.
Following Nikki’s divorce filing—in which she requested legal and physical custody of Matteo—Artem filed his own response on Sept. 13, in which he asked for joint legal and physical custody of their son, plus spousal support from Nikki.
But while Nikki has remained tight-lipped on the events, Brie did share an update during a recent episode of their joint podcast.
"She just asks for her privacy for her and her family," Brie said on the Sept. 23 episode of Nikki and Brie, "so we're going to give that."
Meanwhile, a Sept. 24 press release from Napa County District Attorney Allison Haley confirmed prosecutors would not be filing charges against the professional dancer.
"The decision to not file charges against Mr. Chigvintsev was made after a thorough review of the criminal investigation," the release stated, "and careful evaluation of the evidence presented to the DA’s Office.
And while noting no further information would be shared, the release added that the case could be revisited if the Office "learns of other incidents, or otherwise learns of facts or evidence not previously known."
“While we take every arrest seriously and stand firmly against domestic violence, we have an ethical obligation to only file charges when supported by the evidence,” Haley said in a statement within the release. “We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system. If the available evidence doesn’t rise to this level of proof, then we cannot ethically file charges.”
For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News AppveryGood! (14)
Related
- Romantasy reigns on spicy BookTok: Recommendations from the internet’s favorite genre
- Delta faces federal investigation as it scraps hundreds of flights for fifth straight day
- ‘We were built for this moment': Black women rally around Kamala Harris
- Andy Murray Announces He’s Retiring From Tennis After 2024 Olympics
- EU countries double down on a halt to Syrian asylum claims but will not yet send people back
- How Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas Will Celebrate 2nd Wedding Anniversary
- Safeguarding the heartbeat: Native Americans in Upper Midwest protect their drumming tradition
- Man accused in killing of Tupac Shakur asks judge for house arrest instead of jail before trial
- Who are the most valuable sports franchises? Forbes releases new list of top 50 teams
- Children of Gaza
Ranking
- Mets have visions of grandeur, and a dynasty, with Juan Soto as major catalyst
- Tobey Maguire's Ex Jennifer Meyer Shares How Gwyneth Paltrow Helped With Her Breakup
- Man accused in killing of Tupac Shakur asks judge for house arrest instead of jail before trial
- Here's what investors are saying about Biden dropping out — and what it means for your 401(k)
- House passes bill to add 66 new federal judgeships, but prospects murky after Biden veto threat
- Andy Murray Announces He’s Retiring From Tennis After 2024 Olympics
- Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, endorses VP Kamala Harris for president
- How to play a game and win free Chick-fil-A: What to know about Code Moo
Recommendation
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Bridgerton Unveils Season 4’s Romantic Lead
US home sales fell in June to slowest pace since December amid rising mortgage rates, home prices
Dubai Princess Shares Photo With 2-Month-Old Daughter After Shocking Divorce
The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
Body camera video shows Illinois deputy fatally shooting Sonya Massey inside her home
The Simpsons writer comments on Kamala Harris predictions: I'm proud
Children of Gaza