Sam's News — world — 2026-09-29

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4 Former World Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Sentenced to Seven Years for Child Sexual Abuse

Graeme Dott, the 2006 snooker world champion, has been jailed for seven years after being convicted of sexually abusing two young children over decades. A judge described the abuse as a "gross violation of trust" with hallmarks of grooming, involving penetrative sexual activity against victims spanning from 1993 to 2010.

• Dott, 49, received a seven-year sentence at Edinburgh High Court on September 29, 2026
• Convicted of abusing a boy and a girl, with incidents spanning 1993-2010
• Judge found behavior included penetrative sexual activity and grooming patterns
• Dott was the 2006 world snooker champion; maintained innocence throughout trial

Sources: The Guardian AI Web Searched