An individual who spiked candy with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a summer program in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual crimes against two young males who were nine and ten years old.
The accused was detained after eight children and a grown-up became sick at the location in July.
The elderly man, from Ruddington in Nottinghamshire, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he was present at the courthouse on Friday.
However, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was accused of, which was concerning a nine-year-old child.
The accused was kept in jail prior to a further hearing on 28 November.
'Sweet game'
The legal representative, handling the case, outlined Ruben's offending to the legal proceedings.
She stated his victims were disadvantaged youngsters who were attending a summer program which he operated.
Ruben played a "treat game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor said, in which he would enter the sleeping quarters when they were getting ready for bed and tell them to consume candy "as fast as possible".
She stated to the judge Ruben had played this game with the children "repeatedly", and children had previously become sick the following morning.
She stated the man had been able to explain this repeatedly as the children being "overexcited from fun", until his family member had concerns in recently.
The legal representative added: "In the summer" his stepchild had worries about what was going on, for good reason.
"They resolved" to have a look in the man's possessions."
The legal counsel explained items including infant oil, ointment and injection devices were located, and his stepchild contacted the law enforcement about his worries.
She explained the man continued to play the "candy game" with six youngsters that evening - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the next day.
"Authorities" had not gone out by that point," she continued.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, previously told that it was reviewing law enforcement's management of the situation.
Mrs Prior explained the minors were unable to walk properly due to their condition, so the family member contacted the police once more.
She said Ruben then conducted the "treat game" in a area of five minors.
