‘Trailer Park Boys’ Star Mike Smith Charged with Sexual Assault in Canada
Mike Smith, the actor known for his role as Bubbles on the long-running Canadian mockumentary series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Canada. The charge relates to an alleged incident from 2017.
Details of the Charge
Smith, 53, was charged on October 2 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, according to court documents obtained by CBC News. The alleged assault occurred in December 2017 in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. As part of the legal orders, Smith is not allowed to contact the victim, whose identity remains protected due to a publication ban.
Response from Trailer Park Boys Inc.
"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."
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the company managing the show’s production, merchandise, and streaming service, announced that Smith has "stepped away" from his role as managing director amid this situation.
About the Reporter
Charlotte Phillipp is a Weekend Writer-Reporter at PEOPLE. She has worked there since 2024 and was previously an entertainment reporter at The Messenger.
Summary: Mike Smith, famous for playing Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, faces a 2017 sexual assault charge in Nova Scotia and has stepped down from his managing director role while the legal process is ongoing.