Mike Smith, known for his role in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault. The allegation concerns an incident that occurred on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Court documents filed in Nova Scotia provincial court on October 2 reveal the charge against Smith. The information was reported by Variety and sourced from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
"We recognise 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 confirmed awareness of the allegation and stated that Smith has stepped away from his role as managing director.
"At this time, Mike has stepped away from his role at Trailer Park Boys Incorporated and Gary Howsam has assumed managing director responsibilities."
Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary comedy that debuted in 2001 on the Canadian TV network Showcase and was later acquired by Netflix in 2014. The series features Mike Smith alongside John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells, has aired 116 episodes, and inspired several films and spin-off series.
Summary: Mike Smith, famous for Trailer Park Boys, faces a 2017 sexual assault charge and has stepped down as managing director while legal proceedings are ongoing.