Mike Smith, known for his role as Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The formal charges were filed on October 2 in the Nova Scotia provincial court.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. According to the court’s conditions, Smith is prohibited from contacting the alleged victim or approaching their home, workplace, or school.
“We recognize how difficult an allegation of this nature is for all involved. Out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further on the case.”
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the company behind the series, confirmed that Mike Smith has stepped down from his role as managing director during the legal proceedings.
The mockumentary-style comedy first aired in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network and gained worldwide recognition after Netflix acquired the show in 2014.
This legal development marks a significant and serious moment for Mike Smith and the Trailer Park Boys series, highlighting the complexities surrounding accusations of this nature.