Snooker's Dark Underbelly: A Champion Falls from the Frame The usually tranquil world of professional snooker was shaken to its core this week by allegations of child sex abuse against a former champion.
For those who follow the sport, the news came with the suddenness and jarring impact of a high scoring break.
James Dott, a two time World Snooker Championship winner, stands accused of abusing children over multiple years. The charges are serious enough to threaten everything he's built his reputation on.