A man who contaminated candy with tranquilliser and distributed them to youngsters at a summer camp in the region has admitted sexual offenses against two young males aged nine and ten years old.
Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and an older person experienced illness at the facility in July.
The elderly man, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, admitted guilt to a series of 17 offences when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court on the end of the week.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit one of the sexual offences he was charged with, which was against a young boy.
The accused was remanded in custody before a subsequent court date on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, described the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She said his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were staying at a summer program which he managed.
The defendant engaged in a "treat game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor explained, in which he would access the sleeping quarters when they were preparing to sleep and ask them to ingest treats "as fast as possible".
She told the court Ruben had engaged in this activity with the children "over an extended period", and children had previously become sick the next day.
She said the man had been able to explain this repeatedly as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had worries in recently.
Mrs Prior KC added: "This year his stepson had suspicions about the situation, for good reason.
"They decided to investigate in the individual's items."
The legal counsel stated materials including lubricant, ointment and medical needles were located, and his family member contacted the police about his concerns.
She stated Ruben went on to play the "treat game" with six youngsters that time - July 26th - and they were all ill the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that stage," she stated further.
The oversight body, the police conduct office, had stated that it was investigating the police response of the incident.
The legal representative said the children were having difficulty walking due to being ill, so the stepson contacted the authorities once more.
She said the man then conducted the "treat game" in a room of five children.
