A man who contaminated treats with sleeping medication and distributed them to minors at a summer program in Leicestershire has confessed to sexual offences against two young males who were nine and 10.
The defendant was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up fell ill at the location in the summer month.
The senior citizen, from that region, confessed to a series of 17 offences when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on the end of the week.
However, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was charged with, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was held in detention prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Candy game'
Mary Prior KC, presenting evidence, detailed the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She explained his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were participating in a youth camp which he operated.
Ruben engaged in a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor explained, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to ingest treats "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge the man had played this game with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She stated the man had been able to explain this for many years as the children being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had suspicions in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "This year his stepson had worries about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They chose" to examine in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel said items including lubricant, Vaseline and injection devices were located, and his stepchild contacted the law enforcement about his concerns.
She explained Ruben proceeded to play the "treat game" with six youngsters that evening - Saturday 26 July - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that stage," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, had stated that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the events.
The prosecutor said the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member called the law enforcement again.
She explained the man then conducted the "candy game" in a room of five minors.
