Dott’s Shocking Downfall: Former World Snooker Champion Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse

Dott’s Shocking Downfall: Former World Snooker Champion Found Guilty of Child Sex Abuse

Graeme Dott, a former world snooker champion, has been found guilty of child sexual abuse.

The 49-year-old was convicted of two charges of lewd and libidinous behaviour towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010.

Dott denied the allegations, calling them "disgusting" during the trial.

A High Court in Glasgow jury delivered the guilty verdict after a five-day trial.

Dott will be sentenced at a separate hearing in Edinburgh on 29 September.

He won the sport's world championship at The Crucible in 2006, but his career has been marred by the allegations.

The court heard that Dott exposed himself to a primary school girl in the 1990s and attacked a young boy between 2006 and 2010.

The police first contacted Dott about the allegations in 2001, but no charges were brought.

The woman gave a new statement to police in 2025, leading to the charges being re-examined.

Dott "rewarded" the boy with money, crisps and fizzy drinks after molesting him in the shower at a home in South Lanarkshire.

The boy, now a man in his 20s, also said he was abused in a car on a number of occasions.

Dott covered his face with his hands and shook his head while the verdict was delivered by jurors.

The case has shocked the snooker community, with many expressing their disgust at Dott's actions.

Dott's conviction is a stark reminder of the need for vigilance in protecting children from abuse.

The case will be closely watched by the sporting world, with many calling for tougher measures to prevent abuse.

Dott will face sentencing on 29 September, a day that will bring closure to the victims and their families.

The case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, and that those who commit such heinous crimes will face justice.


Source: BBC Sports