A person who laced candy with sleeping medication and provided them to children at a youth camp in the region has admitted sexual crimes against two children who were between nine and ten.
Jon Ruben was taken into custody after eight minors and one adult experienced illness at Stathern Lodge in July.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, confessed to a series of 17 offences when he stood at the judicial center on Friday.
Nevertheless, he refused to admit a single sexual charge he was facing, which was involving a nine-year-old child.
The defendant was kept in jail before a further hearing on November 28th.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, detailed the defendant's actions to the legal proceedings.
She explained his those affected were children from difficult backgrounds who were participating in a youth camp which he managed.
Ruben engaged in a "sweet game" with the youngsters, the prosecutor explained, in which he would enter the boys' rooms when they were settling down and ask them to eat sweets "rapidly".
She informed the proceedings Ruben had played this game with the boys "for many years", and youngsters had previously fallen ill the next day.
She explained Ruben had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the minors being "overstimulated by activities", until his stepson had concerns in recently.
The prosecutor added: "This year his family member had suspicions about the situation, with valid cause.
"They decided to investigate in the defendant's belongings."
Mrs Prior KC explained materials including baby oil, ointment and injection devices were found, and his stepchild contacted the authorities about his worries.
She said the man went on to play the "sweet game" with six boys that night - Saturday 26 July - and they were all sick the next day.
"Law enforcement" had not arrived by that time," she stated further.
The regulatory agency, the investigative body, earlier informed that it was examining Leicestershire Police's handling of the events.
The legal representative said the youngsters were struggling to walk due to their condition, so Ruben's stepson contacted the police once more.
She stated the man then engaged in the "candy game" in a room of five children.
