Former snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for child sexual abuse
Graeme Dott received a seven-year prison sentence at the High Court in Edinburgh following his conviction for sexually abusing two children.
Conviction and sentencing details
The judge imposed a backdated term after finding the former world champion guilty of two counts of lewd behaviour. Lord Harrower stated that the defendant robbed the victims of a significant part of their childhood. Dott had denied the charges but faced a majority verdict at the Glasgow High Court.
Timeline of alleged abuse
Evidence showed the 49-year-old targeted a girl between 1993 and 1996 while also abusing a boy from 2006 to 2010. The court heard accounts of inappropriate touching and exposure involving both victims during these periods. One complainant described how the abuse began with caressing over clothing before escalating to further contact.
Court proceedings outcome
The trial concluded after five days where the jury returned a guilty verdict on all counts. The defendant appeared in court on Tuesday to hear the final ruling delivered by the judge. He was found responsible for gross violations of trust against the two young people.
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