A person who spiked treats with tranquilliser and gave them to minors at a summer program in the region has confessed to sexual offenses against two boys who were nine and 10.
The accused was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up became sick at the location in July.
The senior citizen, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a total of 17 charges when he stood at the courthouse on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he disputed one particular crime he was facing, which was concerning a young boy.
The accused was remanded in custody before a subsequent court date on November 28th.
'Candy game'
Mary Prior KC, presenting evidence, outlined Ruben's offending to the judicial body.
She explained his targets were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a summer camp which he ran.
The man played a "treat game" with the children, the legal counsel stated, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were settling down and tell them to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had played this game with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had previously become sick the following morning.
She explained the defendant had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the youngsters being "overexcited from fun", until his stepson had concerns in recently.
Mrs Prior KC continued: "Recently" his stepson had suspicions about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They decided to investigate in the individual's items."
The legal counsel stated materials including baby oil, ointment and medical needles were located, and his family member notified the authorities about his worries.
She stated Ruben proceeded to play the "sweet game" with six boys that night - July 26th - and they were all sick the following morning.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that time," she continued.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, previously told that it was reviewing law enforcement's management of the events.
Mrs Prior said the minors were unable to walk properly due to their sickness, so the stepson contacted the authorities a second time.
She said the defendant then engaged in the "sweet game" in a room of five minors.
