Trailer Park Boys Actor Charged with Sexual Assault
The actor who plays Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, Mike Smith, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service informed Acadia Broadcasting that Smith is scheduled for arraignment in November.
Details of the Charge
Court documents obtained by Acadia Broadcasting reveal the charge is connected to an alleged incident on December 30, 2017, in or near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Smith has been ordered to have no contact with the complainant and is prohibited from attending her residence, workplace, or place of education. He signed an undertaking to this effect in October.
Legal Proceedings and Restrictions
- The prosecution will request a publication ban to protect the victim's identity, as mandated by the Criminal Code of Canada.
- It is unclear whether Smith will appear in court personally or through legal representation.
Response from Trailer Park Boys Production
"Trailer Park Boys, Inc. is aware of the allegation and Mike Smith has stepped away from his role as managing director of the company."
This statement was reported by The Globe & Mail, the company behind the comedy series.
About the Journalist
Bryan Tait is an award-winning journalist from New Brunswick, a graduate of the University of New Brunswick’s law program, and affiliated with Thomas University’s journalism program. Contact: [email protected]
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Author’s summary: Mike Smith, known for his role as Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys, faces a sexual assault charge connected to an alleged 2017 incident, with legal measures in place to protect the victim’s identity.