Man admits sexual offenses targeting boys at summer program
An individual who spiked treats with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a youth camp in the region has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two young males aged nine and ten years old.
The defendant was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at the location in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a series of 17 offences when he appeared at the courthouse on Friday.
Yet, he denied one particular crime he was facing, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
The accused was held in detention ahead of a further hearing on 28 November.
'Candy game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, outlined the criminal behavior to the court.
She said his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a youth camp which he managed.
Ruben played a "treat game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor stated, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to eat sweets "rapidly".
She informed the proceedings the man had engaged in this activity with the young males "repeatedly", and minors had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She explained the man had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his family member had worries in recently.
Mrs Prior KC stated further: "This year his stepchild had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to examine in the individual's items."
The prosecutor stated objects including baby oil, ointment and injection devices were discovered, and his family member contacted the police about his concerns.
She stated Ruben continued to engage in the "candy game" with six children that time - that Saturday - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not arrived by that stage," she added.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, previously told that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the events.
The prosecutor said the youngsters were having difficulty walking due to their condition, so the family member contacted the police once more.
She stated the defendant then engaged in the "sweet game" in a room of five children.
