Mike Smith, known for his role in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault, according to court documents filed in Nova Scotia provincial court.
The charge relates to an alleged assault that reportedly occurred on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. The charge was filed on October 2, as reported by Variety citing information from 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 is a mockumentary comedy that debuted in 2001 on the Canadian TV network Showcase before being added to Netflix in 2014. The show stars Mike Smith alongside John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells. It has aired 116 episodes, including several films and spin-off series.
Following the allegations, Mike Smith stepped down from his position as managing director of Trailer Park Boys Inc.
Summary: Actor Mike Smith, known for Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges from an incident in 2017, leading to his temporary resignation from the show’s management amid ongoing legal proceedings.