🔗 Share this article Person admits sex offences against boys at summer program The accused pleaded guilty to 17 charges at the judicial center on the end of the week A man who contaminated candy with tranquilliser and distributed them to children at a youth camp in the area has admitted sexual crimes against two young males both between nine and ten. The accused was detained after eight youngsters and a grown-up became sick at Stathern Lodge in July. The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, pleaded guilty to a total of 17 charges when he stood at the courthouse on the end of the week. Yet, he disputed a single sexual charge he was charged with, which was involving a nine-year-old boy. The defendant was kept in jail before a further hearing on November 28th. 'Sweet game' The legal representative, handling the case, described the criminal behavior to the court. She stated his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were participating in a summer camp which he ran. The man conducted a "treat game" with the children, the prosecutor stated, in which he would go into the boys' rooms when they were settling down and ask them to consume candy "rapidly". She stated to the judge the man had engaged in this activity with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had earlier experienced illness the next day. She stated Ruben had been able to explain this over a long period as the youngsters being "overexcited from fun", until his stepson had suspicions in summer 2025. The legal representative stated further: "Recently" his stepson had suspicions about the activities, with valid cause. "They decided to investigate in the man's possessions." The prosecutor explained materials including baby oil, Vaseline and syringes were discovered, and his family member alerted the law enforcement about his suspicions. She stated the defendant proceeded to engage in the "candy game" with six youngsters that time - July 26th - and they were all sick the following morning. "Authorities" had not gone out by that stage," she added. The regulatory agency, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, had stated that it was examining the police response of the events. Mrs Prior stated the children were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member notified the police once more. She stated the defendant then played the "sweet game" in a room of five minors.