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Graeme Dott convicted of child sexual abuse

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Graeme Dott found guilty convicted of child sexual abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school-aged children. The conviction was handed down children following a five-day trial at the High Court in Glasgow Glasgow. The conviction was handed down on two counts of lewd, indecent, and libidinous behavior. The court proceedings confirmed the prosecution’s allegations regarding two distinct periods: the abuse of a girl between 1993 and 1996, and the abuse of a boy between 2006 and 2010. During Testimony from the trial, victims provided testimony regarding the incidents. A female victim, now in her 40s, testified to detailed inappropriate touching, being subjected to sexual acts, and instances where Dott exposed himself and told her not to tell anyone. himself. A male victim, now in his late 20s, described multiple occasions of abuse, including incidents where abuse occurring during online poker games and while Dott entered a shower while partially or fully undressed to touch him inappropriately, as well as abuse occurring while playing poker online. undressed. Dott, 49, had previously denied all charges and described the allegations charges, describing them as ‘repugnant’. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) had suspended Following the player in April 2025. verdict, Dott remains was remanded in custody pending sentencing, which custody. His sentencing is scheduled to take place in Edinburgh on September 29. In response to the conviction, the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has revoked Dott’s membership and requested his removal from the World Snooker Tour hall of fame. Detective Inspector Gary Smillie of Police Scotland characterized Dott as a “dangerous individual,” while acknowledging the bravery of the victims.

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  1. 2026-08-25 06:48 UTC Graeme Dott convicted of child sexual abuse
  2. 2026-08-24 16:42 UTC Graeme Dott found guilty of child sexual abuse
  3. 2026-08-24 13:51 UTC Graeme Dott found guilty of child sexual abuse
  4. 2026-08-20 20:28 UTC Graeme Dott child abuse trial

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