An individual who spiked candy with sleeping medication and gave them to minors at a summer camp in the area has admitted sexual offenses against two children who were nine and 10.
The accused was detained after eight children and one adult became sick at the location in mid-summer.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at Leicester Crown Court on Friday.
Nevertheless, he disputed a single sexual charge he was facing, which was involving a nine-year-old boy.
Ruben was held in detention prior to a further hearing on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, outlined the criminal behavior to the court.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he operated.
The defendant engaged in a "treat game" with the minors, Mrs Prior said, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to eat sweets "as quickly as they can".
She told the court Ruben had played this game with the young males "repeatedly", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the subsequent day.
She stated Ruben had been able to explain this over a long period as the children being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had worries in summer 2025.
The prosecutor added: "In the summer" his family member had suspicions about what was going on, for good reason.
"They chose" to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
The prosecutor explained items including baby oil, ointment and injection devices were found, and his stepchild notified the law enforcement about his worries.
She said the defendant went on to play the "candy game" with six youngsters that night - July 26th - and they were all sick the next day.
"Authorities" had not responded by that time," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the police conduct office, had stated that it was investigating Leicestershire Police's handling of the incident.
Mrs Prior stated the youngsters were having difficulty walking due to being ill, so the family member called the law enforcement again.
She explained Ruben then conducted the "candy game" in a room of five minors.
