Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has found himself in legal trouble after being charged with child sex offences. These charges stem from historical incidents involving two children, who were reportedly around 10 years old at the time of the alleged attacks. The first incident is said to have taken place in the Glasgow area between 1993 and 1996, while the second charge relates to an alleged attack between 2006 and 2010.
Dott, a 47-year-old Scot from Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, is set to appear in court on 11 June to address these serious allegations. His scheduled participation in world championship qualifying matches this week has been interrupted as he faces these charges. The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has taken action by suspending Dott pending the outcome of the court case.
In response to the situation, the WPBSA released a statement affirming that Graeme Dott’s suspension is a result of the impending legal proceedings set to be held in the high court in Scotland. The governing body refrained from making further comments while the court process unfolds. Dott’s professional career in snooker began in 1994, following his victories in the UK Under-19 Championship in 1992 and the Scottish Amateur Championship in 1993.
Furthermore, Dott’s notable achievements in the sport include his 2006 world title win and being a two-time runner-up in the prestigious event held at The Crucible theatre in Sheffield. He also clinched the China Open in 2007 and achieved a career-high ranking of second in the world rankings during the same year. Despite his success on the snooker table, Dott is now facing serious legal challenges that have put his career and reputation in jeopardy
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