Overview
- At Leicester Crown Court, Jon Ruben, 76, admitted administering Temazepam to his wife between 26 and 29 July so she would not wake while he assaulted children.
- He had earlier pleaded guilty to sexual assault of a child under 13, assault by penetration, eight counts of child cruelty, three counts of making indecent images, and four drugs offences.
- Investigators said he played a so‑called “sweet game” by lacing sweets with tranquillizers, and eight children were taken to hospital where liquid Xanax was identified in some cases.
- Police and court records cite 50 Category A, 22 Category B, and seven Category C indecent videos made between August 2023 and June last year, none involving children from the camp.
- Sentencing is set for Friday 6 February, with Judge Timothy Spencer KC warning that a significant prison term is expected.