A person who spiked treats with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a youth camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offenses against two young males who were between nine and ten.
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight minors and a grown-up fell ill at the facility in July.
The senior citizen, from that region, pleaded guilty to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the judicial center on Friday.
However, he refused to admit one particular crime he was charged with, which was concerning a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was remanded in custody before a additional proceeding on late November.
'Treat game'
The prosecutor, handling the case, detailed the defendant's actions to the court.
She explained his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he managed.
The defendant conducted a "candy game" with the minors, the prosecutor explained, in which he would go into the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and ask them to eat sweets "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge the man had played this game with the young males "for many years", and minors had earlier experienced illness the subsequent day.
She explained the man had been able to explain this over a long period as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had concerns in recently.
The prosecutor added: "Recently" his stepchild had worries about what was going on, with valid cause.
"They resolved" to examine in the man's possessions."
The legal counsel stated items including lubricant, ointment and injection devices were discovered, and his stepson notified the law enforcement about his concerns.
She explained Ruben proceeded to engage in the "sweet game" with six children that time - Saturday 26 July - and they were all ill the following morning.
"Law enforcement" had not responded by that time," she added.
The oversight body, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, previously told that it was investigating the police response of the situation.
Mrs Prior said the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the stepson called the authorities once more.
She explained the man then played the "candy game" in a room of five children.
