She tweeted out a picture of bruising following the alleged incident.
But in a statement, Mr Trump said: "Mr. Lewandowski is absolutely innocent of this charge.
"He will enter a plea of not guilty and looks forward to his day in court. He is completely confident that he will be exonerated."
A surveillance video released by Jupiter police appears to show Lewandowski grab the reporter and pull her backwards as she tried to ask Mr Trump a question.
In previous footage, the incident had been obscured by people in the crowd.
The police report said: "Lewandowski grabbed (Michelle) Fields' left arm with his right hand causing her to turn and step back."
She showed police her left forearm which "appeared to show a grabbing-type injury", according to the investigating officer.
Lewandowski, who had previously denied the claim and called Ms Fields "delusional", has been ordered to appear before a judge on 4 May.
Mr Trump had also said at the time that he was told nothing had happened and that the incident was "in my opinion made up".
The offence Lewandowski is charged with carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison or a $1,000 fine.
Campaign rallies for Mr Trump have been marred by trouble with occasional clashes between protesters and supporters of the outspoken Republican front runner.
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