Mike Smith, known for his role in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault in Nova Scotia. The charge relates to an alleged incident on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Court documents filed in Nova Scotia provincial court state that Smith was charged on October 2. This information was reported by Variety and confirmed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
“We recognise 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. At this time, Mike has stepped away from his role at Trailer Park Boys Incorporated and Gary Howsam has assumed managing director responsibilities.”
Trailer Park Boys Inc. acknowledged the allegation and confirmed Smith has temporarily left his position as managing director of the company.
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Mike Smith, known from Trailer Park Boys, faces a sexual assault charge dating back to 2017, leading him to temporarily step down as managing director amid ongoing legal proceedings.