An individual who contaminated treats with sleeping medication and gave them to youngsters at a youth camp in Leicestershire has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two children who were nine and ten years old.
The defendant was arrested after eight youngsters and an older person fell ill at Stathern Lodge in July.
The 76-year-old, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the courthouse on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he disputed one of the sexual offences he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old boy.
Ruben was remanded in custody before a subsequent court date on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, presenting evidence, described the defendant's actions to the court.
She stated his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a youth camp which he ran.
Ruben played a "candy game" with the minors, the prosecutor said, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to consume candy "rapidly".
She stated to the judge the man had engaged in this activity with the boys "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously become sick the following morning.
She explained Ruben had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepchild had suspicions in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "Recently" his stepson had concerns about the activities, for good reason.
"They chose" to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated materials including infant oil, ointment and injection devices were discovered, and his stepchild notified the law enforcement about his concerns.
She stated Ruben proceeded to engage in the "treat game" with six youngsters that time - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not responded by that time," she added.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, previously told that it was reviewing Leicestershire Police's handling of the events.
The prosecutor explained the minors were having difficulty walking due to their sickness, so Ruben's stepson called the authorities once more.
She explained Ruben then engaged in the "treat game" in a space of five youngsters.
