Mike Smith, the Canadian actor famous for his role as Bubbles in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges. These charges were officially filed on October 2 in Nova Scotia provincial court.
The alleged assault occurred in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on December 30, 2017. As part of his bail conditions, Smith is prohibited from contacting the alleged victim or approaching their home, workplace, or school.
Trailer Park Boys Inc., the company behind the show, issued a statement regarding 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 Smith has stepped away from his managing director role during the ongoing legal proceedings.
Trailer Park Boys is a mockumentary-style comedy that debuted in 2001 on Canada’s Showcase network and rose to international fame after Netflix began streaming it in 2014.
Summary: Mike Smith, known as Bubbles from Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges and has temporarily left his managing director role while the case proceeds in Nova Scotia courts.
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