Mike Smith, the Canadian actor best known for his role as Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, faces charges of sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The charges were officially filed in provincial court on October 2.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on December 30, 2017. Following the charges, Smith has been ordered by the court not to contact the alleged victim or approach their home, workplace, or school.
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the company behind the show, issued a statement regarding the situation:
“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.”
The company also confirmed that Smith has stepped down from his role as managing director during the ongoing legal proceedings.
Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary-style comedy that began airing in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network. The show gained worldwide recognition after Netflix acquired it in 2014.
Mike Smith, famed for playing Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault and has stepped away from his managing director role amid court proceedings.