A man who contaminated candy with sedative and provided them to youngsters at a summer program in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against two boys who were nine and 10.
The defendant was taken into custody after eight minors and an older person experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the judicial center on recently.
However, he refused to admit one particular crime he was accused of, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
Ruben was remanded in custody ahead of a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Treat game'
Mary Prior KC, prosecuting, outlined the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he operated.
Ruben conducted a "sweet game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior said, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were settling down and ask them to eat sweets "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings the man had engaged in this activity with the young males "for many years", and minors had previously become sick the subsequent day.
She stated the defendant had been successful in rationalizing this repeatedly as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had concerns in recently.
The legal representative continued: "This year his stepson had suspicions about what was going on, justifiably.
"They decided to investigate in the man's possessions."
The prosecutor explained materials including lubricant, Vaseline and medical needles were located, and his family member contacted the police about his worries.
She stated Ruben went on to conduct the "treat game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"The police had not arrived by that point," she continued.
The police watchdog, the investigative body, earlier informed that it was investigating law enforcement's management of the events.
The prosecutor explained the minors were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so Ruben's stepson notified the authorities once more.
She said Ruben then engaged in the "sweet game" in a space of five youngsters.
