Artem Chigvintsev: Former Strictly dancer won't face domestic violence charges

The former Strictly Come Dancing star was booked into Napa County Jail in July.

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The former Strictly Come Dancing star was booked into Napa County Jail in July.

The 42-year-old Russian professional dancer joined series eight of Strictly in 2010, winning that year with celebrity partner Kara Tointon, whom he dated for several years after the show.

Napa County District Attorney, Allison Haley, said that after a "thorough review of the criminal investigation and careful evaluation of the evidence", charges will not be brought against Chigvintsev.

"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," Ms Haley said in a statement.

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