Mike Smith, the Canadian actor famous for his role as Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia.
The charges were officially filed in Nova Scotia provincial court on October 2, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). The alleged incident reportedly occurred in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on December 30, 2017.
As part of 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.”
The production company behind Trailer Park Boys, Trailer Park Boys Inc., confirmed that Smith has stepped away from his role as managing director during the ongoing legal proceedings.
Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary-style comedy series that first aired in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network. It gained international popularity after Netflix acquired it in 2014.
Author’s summary: Mike Smith, known as Bubbles in Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges and has temporarily left his managerial role amid the legal case.