Trailer Park Boys Star Mike Smith Charged with Sexual Assault in Halifax
Mike Smith, known for his role as Bubbles on the Canadian TV series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault by Halifax Regional Police. The charge, according to court documents filed in Nova Scotia’s provincial court, was laid on October 2.
Details of the Allegation
The alleged assault is reported to have occurred in December 2017. However, the charging documents do not provide further specifics about the incident. These allegations remain unproven in court.
Reactions and Responses
- Smith, aged 53, and his lawyer have not responded publicly to requests for comment.
- The actor’s agent and manager also refrained from commenting on the matter.
- Trailer Park Boys Inc., the production company behind the show, issued a statement confirming Smith’s step back from his role as managing director.
“We are aware of the allegation concerning Mike Smith dating back to 2017 and take such matters seriously. 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.”
Mike Smith is scheduled to appear in court this Monday.
Author’s summary: Mike Smith, star of Trailer Park Boys, faces a 2017 sexual assault charge; the production company acknowledges the case and has suspended his managerial role pending legal proceedings.