A man who contaminated candy with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a summer program in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two young males both nine and 10.
The defendant was arrested after eight youngsters and one adult experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a total of 17 charges when he appeared at the judicial center on Friday.
Nevertheless, he denied one particular crime he was charged with, which was against a young boy.
The accused was remanded in custody before a further hearing on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, detailed the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She said his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were attending a summer camp which he ran.
The defendant conducted a "sweet game" with the children, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and request they to eat sweets "rapidly".
She stated to the judge Ruben had engaged in this activity with the boys "over an extended period", and minors had previously fallen ill the subsequent day.
She explained the defendant had been successful in rationalizing this over a long period as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepchild had suspicions in recently.
The legal representative stated further: "Recently" his stepchild had suspicions about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to examine in the individual's items."
The legal counsel explained objects including lubricant, petroleum jelly and medical needles were discovered, and his stepchild alerted the authorities about his concerns.
She said Ruben continued to engage in the "candy game" with six boys that night - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that time," she stated further.
The oversight body, the investigative body, earlier informed that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
The prosecutor said the children were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson contacted the authorities again.
She explained the defendant then conducted the "candy game" in a space of five minors.
