Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two children following a trial at Glasgow’s High Court.
The 49-year-old was convicted on Monday of two charges involving historical lewd and libidinous behaviour. The charges concerned a girl and a boy who were both of primary-school age at the time.
Charges Involved Two Children
According to the case presented in court, the alleged offences involving the girl occurred between 1993 and 1996.
Meanwhile, the offences involving the boy were alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2010.
During the five-day trial, prosecutors presented allegations concerning inappropriate touching, kissing and exposure. They also alleged that Dott used gifts, snacks and money as rewards to gain the children’s compliance.
The allegations covered events that occurred years apart. However, the jury considered both charges during the proceedings before returning guilty verdicts.
Dott Denied All Allegations
Dott denied wrongdoing throughout the trial and rejected the allegations against him.
During proceedings, he described the accusations as “disgusting” and “lies.”
The trial began on August 18 at the High Court in Glasgow. Following the evidence and arguments presented during the proceedings, the jury returned guilty verdicts on Monday.
The conviction marks a major development in the case involving the former world champion.
Dott’s Snooker Career
Dott won the World Snooker Championship in 2006, establishing himself among the sport’s leading players. However, his professional career was affected after the allegations became public.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association suspended Dott from professional competition in April 2025. The suspension followed the announcement of the charges against him.
The latest conviction now adds a significant legal development to the case surrounding the former world champion.
Dott’s 2006 world title remains a notable part of his professional career. However, the conviction has now placed his conduct toward the two children at the centre of public attention.
