A man who spiked treats with tranquilliser and distributed them to minors at a summer camp in the area has admitted sexual crimes against two boys who were nine and 10.
Jon Ruben was detained after eight minors and one adult experienced illness at the location in July.
The elderly man, from the Nottinghamshire area, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he appeared at the judicial center on recently.
Nevertheless, he denied one particular crime he was accused of, which was concerning a young boy.
The accused was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on late November.
'Sweet game'
The prosecutor, presenting evidence, described the criminal behavior to the judicial body.
She explained his victims were under-privileged children who were participating in a summer program which he ran.
The man engaged in a "sweet game" with the youngsters, Mrs Prior explained, in which he would go into the boys' rooms when they were preparing to sleep and request they to consume candy "as quickly as they can".
She informed the proceedings the defendant had conducted this practice with the children "over an extended period", and minors had earlier experienced illness the next day.
She stated the man had been capable of justifying this repeatedly as the minors being "overwrought by enjoyment", until his stepson had suspicions in recently.
The prosecutor continued: "This year his family member had concerns about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to examine in the defendant's belongings."
The legal counsel stated materials including baby oil, Vaseline and medical needles were located, and his stepchild contacted the authorities about his suspicions.
She stated the man proceeded to conduct the "candy game" with six children that evening - that Saturday - and they were all sick the subsequent day.
"Authorities" had not responded by that stage," she added.
The police watchdog, the police conduct office, earlier informed that it was reviewing Leicestershire Police's handling of the situation.
The legal representative explained the children were having difficulty walking due to being ill, so the stepson called the police once more.
She explained the defendant then played the "sweet game" in a room of five children.
