A former snooker world champion has been sentenced to seven years in prison following his conviction for sexually abusing two children. The court described the offences as a "gross violation of trust," with evidence revealing inappropriate physical contact and exposure during encounters with the victims. Despite maintaining his innocence, a majority verdict upheld the charges of lewd and indecent behaviour. The case was heard in a high-profile trial after a lengthy legal process.
Dott, 49, receives seven-year sentence after abusing a boy and a girl in what judge says was ‘gross violation of trust’The former snooker world champion Graeme Dott has been jailed for seven years at the high court in Edinburgh after being convicted of sexually abusing two young children.In August, Dott was found guilty of sexually abusing a boy and a girl after a five-day trial at Glasgow high court. The court heard that the 2006 world champion inappropriately touched and exposed himself to both children. He denied the charges but was convicted of two counts of lewd, indecent and libidinous behaviour by a majority verdict. Continue reading...
