A man who laced candy with sleeping medication and distributed them to children at a youth camp in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two boys who were nine and 10.
The defendant was arrested after eight children and an older person became sick at Stathern Lodge in mid-summer.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at Leicester Crown Court on recently.
Yet, he disputed one particular crime he was accused of, which was involving a young boy.
Ruben was kept in jail ahead of a further hearing on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, prosecuting, described the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She said his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he operated.
The man played a "candy game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior said, in which he would enter the boys' rooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to ingest treats "rapidly".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had played this game with the children "for many years", and children had previously fallen ill the next day.
She said the defendant had been able to explain this over a long period as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had worries in recently.
The legal representative continued: "This year his stepchild had suspicions about what was going on, for good reason.
"They chose" to investigate in the individual's items."
The prosecutor explained materials including baby oil, ointment and medical needles were discovered, and his stepchild notified the police about his suspicions.
She explained the defendant proceeded to conduct the "sweet game" with six children that night - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not arrived by that time," she added.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, previously told that it was examining law enforcement's management of the incident.
The prosecutor stated the minors were having difficulty walking due to being ill, so Ruben's stepson called the police once more.
She explained Ruben then played the "candy game" in a room of five children.
