Man confesses to sex offences targeting young males at summer program
A man who spiked treats with sedative and provided them to children at a summer program in the area has pleaded guilty to sexual offenses against two boys who were between nine and ten.
The defendant was taken into custody after eight children and a grown-up fell ill at the location in mid-summer.
The 76-year-old, from that region, admitted guilt to a multiple criminal counts when he stood at the courthouse on the end of the week.
Yet, he denied one particular crime he was accused of, which was against a nine-year-old boy.
The defendant was kept in jail prior to a further hearing on November 28th.
'Candy game'
The legal representative, prosecuting, described the criminal behavior to the legal proceedings.
She stated his those affected were disadvantaged youngsters who were participating in a summer program which he managed.
The man conducted a "treat game" with the children, the prosecutor stated, in which he would access the boys' rooms when they were getting ready for bed and request they to consume candy "as quickly as they can".
She stated to the judge Ruben had conducted this practice with the children "repeatedly", and children had previously fallen ill the next day.
She explained the man had been able to explain this for many years as the youngsters being "overstimulated by activities", until his family member had concerns in recently.
The prosecutor continued: "In the summer" his family member had worries about the activities, with valid cause.
"They chose" to have a look in the man's possessions."
Mrs Prior KC explained objects including infant oil, ointment and injection devices were discovered, and his stepson alerted the law enforcement about his worries.
She explained Ruben went on to play the "treat game" with six children that time - July 26th - and they were everyone unwell the subsequent day.
"The police had not responded by that time," she continued.
The oversight body, the police conduct office, previously told that it was examining law enforcement's management of the situation.
The legal representative explained the youngsters were struggling to walk due to their sickness, so the stepson contacted the law enforcement a second time.
She explained the man then conducted the "sweet game" in a room of five children.
