Graeme Dott: Former world snooker champion found guilty of child sex abuse
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse charges spanning from 1993 to 2010. The 49-year-old athlete, who denied the allegations, has been suspended from professional competition by the WPBSA.
Why it matters
This case highlights the accountability of public figures in sports regarding serious criminal conduct and the long-term impact of historical abuse allegations.
Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of historical child sex abuse. <p>Dott, 49, went on trial accused of lewd, indecent and libidinous practices and behaviour towards two children.</p><p>The allegations spanned between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy.</p><p>At the time, both of the youngsters were of primary school age.</p><p>Dott denied any wrongdoing, branding the allegations "disgusting" during his trial at the High…
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