Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Convicted of Child Sex Abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing children following emotional testimonies. The conviction marks a significant fall for the once-celebrated athlete.

24 Aug, 14:08 — 24 Aug, 14:58

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This story is significant due to the high-profile nature of the individual involved, a former world snooker champion, and the severe nature of the crimes. It highlights the ongoing issue of child abuse and the legal consequences faced by perpetrators, regardless of their public standing.

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Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott was found guilty of child sex abuse
The abuse occurred in the Glasgow area
The trial took place at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland

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Graeme Dott is 49 years old

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The abuse happened in two separate cases

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Five-day trial at high court in Glasgow heard Dott subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse The former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children. The 49-year-old subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse, with the girl targeted between 1993-96 and the boy between 2006-10. A five-day trial at the high court in Glasgow heard Dott exposed himself in front of both children, touched them inappropria...

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago