Mike Smith, the actor best known for his role in the comedy series Trailer Park Boys, has been charged with sexual assault. According to documents filed in Nova Scotia provincial court, Smith was charged on October 2 in connection with an alleged incident that occurred on December 30, 2017, in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
The production company Trailer Park Boys Inc. issued a statement to CBC acknowledging the allegation against Smith. The company confirmed he has stepped away from his position as managing director.
"We recognise how difficult an allegation of this nature is for all involved," the statement read. "Out of respect for the legal process, we will not comment further on the case."
Trailer Park Boys, starring Mike Smith alongside John Paul Tremblay and Robb Wells, is a mockumentary comedy that began airing in 2001 on the Canadian network Showcase. Netflix picked it up in 2014. The series has produced 116 episodes, several films, and spin-offs.
Further details about the case are expected as the legal process continues.
Summary: Actor Mike Smith, known for Trailer Park Boys, faces sexual assault charges and has stepped down from his managing director role amid ongoing legal proceedings.