Overview
- Court records say Smith was charged on Oct. 2 in Halifax in relation to an alleged Dec. 30, 2017 incident in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
- Smith did not attend Monday’s arraignment; his lawyer appeared, no plea was entered, and the defence is reviewing disclosure.
- Prosecutor Nicole Ford said the matter is moving forward by indictment and noted delayed reporting is common in sexual violence cases.
- The court ordered a publication ban protecting the complainant’s identity and imposed a no‑contact and no‑visit order for their home, workplace and school.
- Trailer Park Boys Inc. said Smith has stepped away as managing director with Gary Howsam assuming duties, and the company remains focused on releasing Season 13 in 2026.