Mike Smith, known for his role in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault. The charge relates to an alleged incident on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Court documents filed in Nova Scotia provincial court reveal that Smith was charged on October 2. This information was reported by Variety, citing the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
“We recognise how difficult an allegation of this nature is for all involved," the production company Trailer Park Boys Inc. stated. “Out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further on the case.”
The statement also confirmed that Mike Smith has “stepped away” from his position as managing director of the company, with Gary Howsam taking over those responsibilities.
Mike Smith, a key figure in the successful Canadian comedy Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges, prompting his departure from the company amid ongoing legal proceedings.