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Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations

Snooker player Graeme Dott goes on trial over child abuse allegations

Summary

Graeme Dott, a former world snooker champion, is on trial in Glasgow for child sex abuse charges. He is accused of inappropriate behavior towards a girl and a boy between 1993 and 2010, which he denies.

Key Facts

  • Graeme Dott is 49 years old and won the snooker world title in 2006.
  • He faces charges of lewd and libidinous behavior involving a girl and a boy.
  • The alleged abuse happened in different places, including homes in Glasgow and South Lanarkshire, and inside a car.
  • The girl witness says the abuse started when she was about 9 or 10 years old.
  • Allegations include touching over clothes, asking the girl to remove clothing, and exposing himself.
  • There are claims that Dott made sexual comments and watched the boy shower.
  • The trial is taking place at the High Court in Glasgow before Judge Lord Harrower.
  • Dott denies all the charges against him.
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