Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Convicted of Child Sex Abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two young children. The conviction follows distressing testimonies in court, labeling him a "dangerous individual."

24 Aug, 14:08 — 24 Aug, 21:24

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Why this matters

This story is significant due to the high profile of the convicted individual, a former world snooker champion, which brings public attention to the serious issue of child sexual abuse. It underscores that such crimes can be committed by individuals from all walks of life, challenging societal perceptions.

Key entitiesGraeme Dott High Court in Glasgow

The Story

What 9 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of child sexual abuse
The conviction was handed down by a court in Glasgow
Dott was found guilty of abusing two children
Dott is 49 years old

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Graeme Dott was found guilty of sexually abusing two children.

agreed·24urindex-hrAPThe IndependentThe Guardian+3

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The conviction took place at the High Court in Glasgow.

agreed·24urindex-hrThe Guardianirish-independentthe-journal+1

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Graeme Dott is 49 years old.

agreed·index-hrThe Independentirish-independent

The abuse occurred between 1993 and 2010.

unverified·index-hr

Dott denied the accusations, calling them 'repugnant'.

unverified·observador

Coverage gaps

Dott's denial of the accusations and his characterization of them as 'repugnant'

Reportedobservador

Missing24urindex-hrAP+4

The specific ages of the victims (a 10-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy)

Reportedobservador

Missing24urindex-hrAP+4

The period over which the abuse occurred (1993 to 2010)

Reportedindex-hr

Missing24urAPThe Independent+4

The duration of the trial (five-day trial)

ReportedThe Guardian

Missing24urindex-hrAP+4

The upcoming sentencing in September

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Missing24urAPThe Independent+4

Coverage matrix

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Dott's denial of the accusations and his characterization of them as 'repugnant'
The specific ages of the victims (a 10-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy)
The period over which the abuse occurred (1993 to 2010)
The duration of the trial (five-day trial)

Covered Divergent Not mentioned

The Story

Analyzing sources…

Source Diversity

Excellent (88/100)

9 sources33/33

Spectrum spread— 4/5 buckets covered25/33

Far L2

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The IndependentThe Guardian

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Left (3)

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Center2

Center (2)

24urAP

Right2

Right (2)

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Far R

Geographic diversity— 7 regions30/34

UK2Ireland2Australia1Slovenia1Croatia1US1Portugal1

Political spectrum

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SourceOutletiGeneral editorial lean of the outletStoryiHow they covered this specific storyToneFactuality

The GuardianleftleftanalyticalMostly Factualdetails trial length and multiple incidents

The Independentcenter-leftleftneutralMostly Factualfocus on the severity of abuse incidents

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage across all outlets is largely factual and reports directly on the court's decision without significant political framing or commentary.

Sources

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APVery High7h ago

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing 2 small children - AP News

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing 2 small children AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual8h ago

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Five-day trial at high court in Glasgow heard Dott subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse The former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been found guilty of sexually abusing two primary school age children. The 49-year-old subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse, with the girl targeted between 1993-96 and the boy between 2006-10. A five-day trial at the high court in Glasgow heard Dott exposed himself in front of both children, touched them inappropria...

By PA Media

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abc-australiaHigh1h ago

'A dangerous individual': Ex-snooker champ convicted of child sex abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott has been convicted of sexually abusing two primary school children in Scotland in the 1990s and early 2000s.

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The IndependentMostly Factual8h ago

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

The 49-year-old subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.

By Lucinda Cameron

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irish-independent8h ago

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of child sex abuse

The 49-year-old was on trial at the High Court in Glasgow, Scotland

By Press Association

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the-journal8h ago

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

In both cases the abuse happened in the Glasgow area.

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Coverage Timeline

First report: observador · 24 Aug, 13:37|Full coverage: 9 · 8h|Window: 8h

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observador24 Aug, 13:37First to report

Ex-campeão mundial de snooker condenado por abuso sexual

the-journal24 Aug, 14:08

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

irish-independent24 Aug, 14:09

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of child sex abuse

The Guardian24 Aug, 14:11

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

The Independent24 Aug, 14:58

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

AP24 Aug, 15:19

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing 2 small children - AP News

index-hr24 Aug, 15:26

Bivši svjetski prvak u snookeru osuđen za pedofiliju nakon potresnih svjedočenja

24ur24 Aug, 15:40

Nekdanjega svetovnega prvaka spoznali krivega spolne zlorabe otrok

6h later

abc-australia24 Aug, 21:24Latest update

'A dangerous individual': Ex-snooker champ convicted of child sex abuse

Story evolution

The narrative remained consistent, focusing on the factual conviction, with later reports simply adding more specific details rather than changing the core story.

Initial ReportsAug 24 early afternoon

Outlets begin reporting the conviction of Graeme Dott for child sexual abuse, citing the High Court in Glasgow.

Expanded DetailsAug 24 mid-afternoon

Later reports add details such as Dott's age, the number of victims, and the location of the abuse.

Former Snooker Champion Graeme Dott Convicted of Child Sex Abuse

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

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Sources

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing 2 small children - AP News

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

'A dangerous individual': Ex-snooker champ convicted of child sex abuse

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of child sex abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Coverage Timeline

Ex-campeão mundial de snooker condenado por abuso sexual

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of child sex abuse

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Ex-snooker champion Graeme Dott found guilty of sexually abusing children

Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott convicted of sexually abusing 2 small children - AP News

Bivši svjetski prvak u snookeru osuđen za pedofiliju nakon potresnih svjedočenja

Nekdanjega svetovnega prvaka spoznali krivega spolne zlorabe otrok

'A dangerous individual': Ex-snooker champ convicted of child sex abuse

Story evolution

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Why this matters

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What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

Coverage gaps

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