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Ex-world snooker champion Graeme Dott in court accused of child sex abuse
- On Tuesday, the trial of former World Snooker Championship winner Graeme Dott began at the High Court in Glasgow, where the 49-year-old faces two charges of historic lewd and indecent behavior toward two children.
- Allegations span 1993 to 1996 involving a girl and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy; Dott, who won the 2006 World Snooker Championship, has pleaded not guilty to both charges.
- Testifying from behind a screen, a woman now in her 40s alleged Dott abused her multiple times during childhood and recounted an incident where he said, "We could play a game" before assaulting her.
- Judge Lord Harrower presided over proceedings as Dott appeared in court dressed in a dark suit, with the trial expected to last up to five days.
- The trial continues to hear evidence regarding allegations spanning the 1990s through 2010 in the Glasgow region, with a verdict to follow once the proceedings conclude.
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Former snooker champion Graeme Dott on trial accused of child sex abuse
The 49-year-old denies two charges against him related to two primary school age children.
·London, United Kingdom
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