Mike Smith, the Canadian actor known for playing Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The charges were filed on October 2 in Nova Scotia provincial court.
The alleged assault occurred in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on December 30, 2017. Under court conditions, Smith must avoid any contact with the alleged victim and stay away from their home, workplace, and 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.”
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the production company, confirmed that Smith has stepped down as managing director during the ongoing legal proceedings.
The show is a mockumentary-style comedy that debuted in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network. It reached a wider audience internationally after Netflix acquired it in 2014.
Summary: Mike Smith, famed for his role as Bubbles in Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges filed in 2024 in Nova Scotia, leading to his temporary departure from the show’s management.