Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott faces trial for child sex abuse
Briefly

Graeme Dott is facing trial next year for allegations of child sex abuse involving two primary school children. The charges span different time periods between 1993 and 1996 involving a girl and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy in the Glasgow area. Dott, who is 48 years old, denies the allegations, claiming they are fabricated. A virtual court hearing confirmed the trial date is set for August 17 next year, with his bail continued pending trial. Dott is known for winning the World Snooker Championship in 2006 and previously being a runner-up in 2004 and 2010.
Graeme Dott is to stand trial next year over allegations of child sex abuse related to primary school children between 1993-1996 and 2006-2010.
Dott, 48, denies the charges with his defense stating that the allegations are fabricated and lack any truth.
A trial date has been set for August 17 next year, and bail has been continued despite the serious nature of the allegations.
Dott, a former world snooker champion, has a history of titles including winning the World Snooker Championship in 2006.
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