Mike Smith, known for his role as Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The allegation stems from an incident in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on December 30, 2017.
The sexual assault charge was officially filed in Nova Scotia provincial court on October 2, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). As part of his court conditions, Smith is prohibited from contacting the alleged victim or going near their home, workplace, or school.
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the production company behind the series, issued a statement addressing the situation:
“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 company also confirmed that Smith has stepped away from his role as managing director during the ongoing legal process.
Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary comedy series that premiered in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network. It gained widespread international recognition after being picked up by Netflix in 2014.
Summary: Mike Smith, the actor recognized as Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges and has temporarily stepped down from his managing director role amid legal proceedings.