He pleaded no contest to the misdemeanor simple assault charge
The plea will allow the singer to avoid a trial that was set to begin next month
The rock singer has faced multiple accusations of abuse and misconduct
The musician filed a defamation lawsuit against the 'Westworld' actor in March 2022 after she accused him of “horrifically" abusing her for years
Ashley Morgan Smithline refuted her "false" allegations against Manson last week
The model says her accusations were "false" and that she was "manipulated" into making a statement accusing Manson of sexual assault
It is the first lawsuit focusing on alleged crimes from the start of the rock musician’s career
Bianco's lawyer said she's reached the out-of-court settlement "in order to move on with her life and career”
She alleges the musician tried to "silence" her
Model and entertainer Ashley Morgan Smithline is able to refile the case with new representation