Graeme Dott to face trial in 2026 over allegations of kid intercourse abuse, accused of costs referring to major school-age kids; Warning: This story comprises particulars which some could discover distressing. In case you are affected by this story, please go to sky.com/viewersupport
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Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott is to face trial subsequent yr over allegations of kid intercourse abuse.
Dott, 48, is accused of two costs referring to major school-age kids.
The allegations span between 1993 and 1996 involving a lady, and 2006 to 2010 involving a boy, each within the Glasgow area.
A digital listening to on the Excessive Court docket in Glasgow on Thursday was informed Dott, who was not current, denies the fees.
Defending, Euan Dow stated: “He pleads not guilty to two charges on the indictment.
“The place of the accused is that the allegations are fabricated and there’s no reality in any of them.”
A trial date was set for August 17 subsequent yr on the similar courtroom and bail was continued.
Dott gained the 2006 World Snooker Championship and was runner up in 2004 and 2010.
