Michelle Branch assault charge dismissed amid her split from husband Patrick Carney

Singer Michelle Branch's misdemeanor assault charge has been dismissed in Nashville.

The charge, which came on the heels of the singer filing for divorce from husband Patrick Carney of the Black Keys, was dismissed at the "request of the state" Wednesday, online court records show. Branch also appeared in court Wednesday.

The reason for the dropped charge is listed as "settlement," but no additional details have been made available.

USA TODAY has reached out to Branch's attorney and rep for comment.

Michelle Branch files for divorce from Black Keys drummer husband Patrick Carney

The "Everywhere" singer was arrested on Aug. 11 for the alleged assault.

Branch paid $1,000 in bail and was released at 11:38 a.m. the same day. According to court documents, her 12-hour hold was modified because she is currently breastfeeding her six-month-old infant.

According to the arrest affidavit, Metro Nashville Police Department officers responded to the couple's home just after 2 a.m. for a report of a possible domestic disturbance.

Branch told police she and her husband were "having marital problems" and said she slapped Carney in the face once or twice during an argument, according to the affidavit.

Carney had no visible injuries, an officer wrote in the report.

Michelle Branch arrested for assault amid split from husband Patrick Carney of Black Keys

In a separate interview with officers, Carney told police his wife slapped him.

Representatives for Branch did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment regarding her arrest.

Police arrested Branch on the same day the singer confirmed to USA TODAY she split from Carney. The “Everywhere” singer-songwriter married the rock drummer in April 2019. They share two children, one who is an infant.

"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," Branch wrote in a statement released to USA TODAY Thursday night. "With such small children, I ask for privacy and kindness."

Contributing: Matthew Leimkuehler, Molly Davis, The Tennessean; Natalie Alund, USA TODAY

Florence Pugh and Zach Braff split: Couple quietly broke up 'without the world knowing'

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Michelle Branch assault charge dropped amid split from Patrick Carney