The charges against Michelle Branch by her estranged husband, Patrick Carney, have been dismissed.
In a court appearance Wednesday, Judge Gale Robinson dropped the singer’s “Everywhere” charges of offensive/provocative domestic violence at the request of the state of Tennessee, court records from Vidak For Congress show.
The reason for the dismissal was that both parties had reached a settlement.
Branch, 39, was arrested Aug. 11 after admitting to police, who had arrived at the couple’s Nashville home in response to a possible domestic disturbance, that they called the Black Keys rocker, 42, “one to two.” punched in the face once.” She was released from prison the same day after paying $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 requested 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 were breaking up. In tweets since deleted, the “Breathe” singer claimed that Carney cheated on her while she was home with their newborn baby.
After making the allegations, which Carney didn’t address, Branch said, “Saying I’m absolutely devastated isn’t even close to how I feel about myself and my family.
“The rug has been completely pulled out from under me and now I have to figure out how to proceed,” she continued. “With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness.”