An individual who spiked sweets with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a summer camp in Leicestershire has pleaded guilty to sexual offences against two boys both nine and ten years old.
Jon Ruben was detained after eight minors and one adult became sick at the location in the summer month.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Yet, he denied a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The accused was held in detention ahead of a additional proceeding on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, outlined the criminal behavior to the court.
She explained his victims were children from difficult backgrounds who were staying at a youth camp which he ran.
Ruben played a "candy game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor said, in which he would go into the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and tell them to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had engaged in this activity with the boys "over an extended period", and youngsters had previously become sick the next day.
She explained Ruben had been successful in rationalizing this for many years as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in July 2025.
Mrs Prior KC continued: "In the summer" his family member had worries about the activities, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to examine in the individual's items."
The prosecutor stated materials including lubricant, ointment and syringes were located, and his family member contacted the police about his concerns.
She explained Ruben went on to conduct the "treat game" with six youngsters that evening - July 26th - and they were all ill the subsequent day.
"The police had not responded by that stage," she stated further.
The police watchdog, the investigative body, had stated that it was investigating law enforcement's management of the incident.
Mrs Prior said the children were unable to walk properly due to being ill, so the stepson called the authorities a second time.
She explained Ruben then played the "treat game" in a area of five children.
