Crown prosecutors presented no evidence at the start of a trial in Dartmouth, leading a Nova Scotia judge to dismiss a sexual assault charge against 54-year-old Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith. The actor, who plays Bubbles on the sitcom, plans to resume his corporate responsibilities.
Judge Jill Hartlen halted the three-day trial after crown prosecutors declined to present any evidence against the 54-year-old performer in provincial court in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, according to reporting from public broadcaster CBC News. These proceedings involving Trailer Park Boys actor Mike Smith came to a close following that decision.
Prosecutors Drop Charge Because Threshold Is Unmet
Prosecutor Bryson McDonald told reporters outside the courthouse that the decision to offer no evidence followed an evaluation by his office based on the Crown’s assessment that the prosecution standard has no longer been met. McDonald did not elaborate further on why the threshold failed to hold, though he confirmed that prosecutors maintained regular contact with the complainant throughout the legal process.
A publication ban remains in effect to protect the identity of the complainant. In a statement released through the public broadcaster, the complainant explained that the trial ended because she was unwilling to sacrifice my mental health by taking the stand to testify.
Dartmouth Trial Dismissed After October 2025 Charge
Authorities charged Smith with one count of sexual assault in October 2025, stemming from an allegation dating to December 2017, at which point he stepped away from his administrative duties with the production company.
Defense attorneys moved for a dismissal immediately after the Crown declined to submit evidence for a trial that was scheduled to begin on a Thursday in provincial court. The judge granted the request, terminating the case.
The court has dismissed the charge against Michael Smith, concluding the legal proceedings that began in October 2025 regarding an allegation dating to December 2017,
Trailer Park Boys Inc., via The Hollywood Reporter
Actor Resumes Responsibilities With Production Company
Trailer Park Boys Inc. issued a formal statement addressing the resolution of the case and the actor’s professional status following the dismissal.
Now that he (Smith) is cleared of this matter, Mike is resuming his responsibilities with Trailer Park Boys Incorporated.
Trailer Park Boys Inc., via Exclaim!
Smith serves as one of three directors alongside co-stars John Paul Tremblay, who portrays Julian, and Robert Wells, who portrays Ricky, for the Nova Scotia-based company that oversees business operations for the mockumentary franchise. Smith’s defense attorney noted that his client is pleased that this matter is now behind him and is ready to move forward.
Netflix acquired the property in 2014, with Season 13 anticipated for release in the coming months, after the series was created in 2001 by Barry Dunn, Wells, Tremblay, and Mike Clattenburg and initially aired on Canada’s Showcase channel until its conclusion in 2008 to follow the fictional exploits of three petty criminals operating out of Sunnyvale Trailer Park.
