Trailer Park Boys actor charged with sexual assault
Mike Smith, the actor best known for portraying Bubbles on the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia.
Details of the Charge
According to the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service, Smith is scheduled for arraignment in November. Court records indicate the alleged incident occurred on December 30, 2017, in or near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The documents further note that Smith must not contact the complainant or visit her home, workplace, or educational institution. He signed a formal undertaking to that effect in October.
Legal Proceedings
The prosecution service confirmed that it will request a publication ban on any details that could identify the victim, as required under the Criminal Code of Canada. It remains unclear whether Smith will appear in person or be represented by legal counsel.
Statement from the Production Company
The Globe & Mail reported that Trailer Park Boys, Inc. released a statement acknowledging the allegation. The company confirmed that Smith had stepped back from his duties as managing director pending the outcome of the case.
About the Author
This report was written by Bryan Tait, an award-winning journalist based in New Brunswick, and a graduate of Thomas University’s journalism program and the University of New Brunswick’s law program. He can be reached at [email protected].
Author’s summary: Actor Mike Smith, known for his role in Trailer Park Boys, faces a sexual assault charge from a 2017 incident in Dartmouth, and has stepped away from company management amid ongoing legal proceedings.