Nikki Garcia was all smiles while co-hosting Netflix’s event “Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef” on Monday, September 2. The live special aired just days after Garcia’s husband, Artem Chigvintsev, was arrested for domestic violence in Napa, California.
While stepping out in a red pantsuit, the Total Bellas alum, 40, thanked the crowd and said she was “so happy to be here,” per E! News. She then told the audience, “I love you too.”
Garcia’s appearance comes three days after her husband, 42, was arrested on August 29. According to multiple outlets, Chigvintsev was charged with California penal code section 273.5 (a) PC, which indicates an act of violence against a spouse or other co-habitant.
According to online jail records viewed by News47.us, the Dancing With the Stars pro was arrested at 9:59 a.m. in Napa County and was subsequently booked at 10:40 a.m. Chigvintsev’s bail was set to $25,000, and he was released at 2:18 p.m. that day.
Neither Garcia nor Chigvintsev has publicly spoken out about his arrest. However, a rep for Garcia released a statement, which was obtained by multiple outlets.
“This is a private matter, and Nikki asks for privacy for her and her family at this time,” the spokesperson said on behalf of the retired wrestler.
