The star of Trailor Park Boys was arraigned in a Nova Scotia court, Monday, facing sexual assault charges.
The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) tells us it was a brief appearance with a lawyer appearing on behalf of Smith and a lawyer appointed to the defense, with the matter “in its early stages”.
According to court documents, the charges against Smith who plays Bubbles, date back to December 30, 2017, at or near Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
Judge Driscoll, on behalf of a request from the Crown, granted a publication ban on any information that could identify the victim.
A statement from Trailer Park Boys, Inc., which produces the comedy show, was posted to Facebook. The statement said the company was aware of the allegation and that Smith had stepped away from his role as managing director of the company.
The next court date for Smith is scheduled for December 3, in Dartmouth for election and/or plea.
-with files from Bryan Tait
