Man pleads guilty to sex offences against boys at summer program
A man who laced sweets with sleeping medication and gave them to children at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual crimes against two children who were between nine and ten.
The accused was taken into custody after eight youngsters and one adult fell ill at the location in the summer month.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, prosecuting, detailed Ruben's offending to the court.
She explained his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer camp which he managed.
The man conducted a "candy game" with the children, the prosecutor explained, in which he would enter the children's bedrooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She told the court the man had conducted this practice with the children "repeatedly", and children had previously become sick the next day.
She said the man had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the youngsters being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had worries in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "In the summer" his family member had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to investigate in the individual's items."
Mrs Prior KC explained materials including lubricant, ointment and medical needles were discovered, and his family member alerted the law enforcement about his worries.
She stated the man went on to engage in the "treat game" with six youngsters that evening - July 26th - and they were all ill the following morning.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that time," she continued.
The police watchdog, the investigative body, had stated that it was reviewing Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
The legal representative stated the youngsters were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the family member called the law enforcement again.
She said Ruben then played the "treat game" in a space of five minors.
