An individual who laced sweets with sleeping medication and provided them to children at a summer program in Leicestershire has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two boys both between nine and ten.
The accused was detained after eight minors and a grown-up fell ill at Stathern Lodge in July.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on recently.
However, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was facing, which was concerning a young boy.
The accused was remanded in custody before a subsequent court date on November 28th.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, detailed the defendant's actions to the court.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a summer program which he operated.
Ruben played a "sweet game" with the children, the prosecutor said, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge the defendant had played this game with the boys "over an extended period", and minors had previously become sick the next day.
She explained the defendant had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had suspicions in recently.
The prosecutor continued: "In the summer" his family member had worries about the activities, for good reason.
"They chose" to examine in the individual's items."
The prosecutor explained items including lubricant, ointment and syringes were discovered, and his family member contacted the law enforcement about his suspicions.
She stated Ruben proceeded to conduct the "sweet game" with six boys that night - July 26th - and they were all ill the next day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that time," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, earlier informed that it was examining the police response of the events.
The legal representative said the youngsters were struggling to walk due to being ill, so the stepson contacted the police once more.
She stated Ruben then engaged in the "sweet game" in a space of five youngsters.
