The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association found the 38-year-old guilty on seven counts of match fixing at a hearing earlier this month, with this ban meaning Lee would be unlikely to ever play snooker again as a professional.
Lee has responded to the charge in the last hour when approached by reporters outside his home.
I’m absolutely devastated. I’ve done nothing wrong, totally innocent from this. I will be making a public statement later on. I’m just going to see my lawyer.”
Under the rules of the WPBSA, Lee has the right to appeal the finding and the sentence imposed.
Stephen Lee claims to be 'totally innocent' after match fixing ban
FORMER WORLD NUMBER five Stephen Lee says he is innocent and has “done nothing wrong” after being hit with a 12-year ban earlier today.
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association found the 38-year-old guilty on seven counts of match fixing at a hearing earlier this month, with this ban meaning Lee would be unlikely to ever play snooker again as a professional.
Lee has responded to the charge in the last hour when approached by reporters outside his home.
Stephen Lee banned for 12 years for snooker match-fixing
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12 years Banned Match-Fixing Snooker Stephen Lee