A sexual assault charge against Canadian actor Mike Smith, known for his role as Bubbles in the “Trailer Park Boys” television series, was dismissed Thursday in a Nova Scotia provincial court. The decision came after prosecutors chose not to present evidence during a scheduled trial in Dartmouth.

Smith, 54, had been accused of assaulting a woman in 2017 in Dartmouth, where he resides. The case was set to proceed last week, but during a brief hearing, Smith’s lawyer requested that Judge Jill Hartlen dismiss the charges due to insufficient evidence. The judge granted the motion, effectively ending the prosecution.

According to a report from a Canadian news outlet, the woman who made the allegation declined to testify, citing concerns over her mental health. The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service did not confirm this detail but stated that, following a review of the available information, Crown attorneys concluded that the standard required to continue prosecution—namely, a realistic prospect of conviction—was no longer met.

Smith’s legal representative, Stan MacDonald, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, noting that his client was ready to move forward. The actor had previously pleaded not guilty to the single count of sexual assault earlier this year. The Halifax Regional Police reported that the charge arose from a complaint filed by a woman in Dartmouth.

Following the announcement of the charge in November, Trailer Park Boys Inc. said Smith had temporarily stepped away from his role. The company, which oversees production of the long-running comedy series, announced Thursday that Smith would be resuming his responsibilities now that he had been cleared. The series gained a cult following after its 2001 debut and has inspired movies and live performances. A 13th season is planned for release in 2026.

Canada does not impose a statute of limitations on sexual assault prosecutions. Convictions can carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison, or 14 years if the victim is under 16. It remains unclear when Smith was first accused.

This is not the first time Smith has faced legal allegations. In 2016, he was charged with misdemeanor domestic battery following a dispute at a hotel in Los Angeles. That case was later dropped due to lack of evidence.

No further comment was offered by the production company after Thursday’s announcement.