The domestic assault case brought against Michelle Branch by her estranged husband, Patrick Carney, has been dismissed.
During a court appearance Wednesday, Judge Gale Robinson dropped the “Everywhere” singer’s charge of domestic assault by offensive/provocative conduct at the request of the state of Tennessee, court records seen by Page Six show.
The reason listed for the dismissal was that both parties had reached a settlement.
Branch, 39, was arrested on Aug. 11 after admitting to police, who had arrived at the couple’s Nashville home in response to a potential domestic disturbance, that she slapped the Black Keys rocker, 42, “in the facial area one to two times.” She was released from jail the same day after posting $1,000 bail.
Less than a week after her arrest, the “Goodbye to You” singer filed for divorce from Carney, citing irreconcilable differences as the cause of the split.
In addition to requesting that the drummer pay her legal fees, Branch reportedly asked for primary custody of son Rhys, 3, and daughter Willie, 6 months, as well as child support.
The official filing came after Branch confirmed on social media that they would be separating. In since-deleted tweets, the “Breathe” singer alleged Carney had cheated on her while she was at home with their newborn.
After leveling the accusations, which Carney has not addressed, Branch said, “To say that I am totally devastated doesn’t even come close to describing how I feel for myself and for my family.
“The rug has been completely pulled from underneath me and now I must figure out how to move forward,” she continued. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.”
