England - Jonathan Ruben, 76 arrested over alleged poisoning of children at Christian summer camp in Leicestershire - 28 July 2025

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Ex-vet admits sex offences after children's summer camp arrest

New allegations were put to Jonathan Ruben in court today.

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Ex-vet admits sex offences after camp arrest​

Further allegations​

Ruben, of Ruddington, Nottinghamshire had initially faced three counts of wilful ill-treatment in connection with the camp at Stathern, Leicestershire, in July, though prosecutors indicated further allegations were likely to be brought.

At today’s hearing, he pleaded guilty to eight charges of wilful ill-treatment plus one of sexual assault on a boy under 13 and another of assault by penetration. He denied a further similar allegation.

He also admitted three charges of possessing indecent images of children, plus three counts of possessing a class C drug and one of acquiring or possession of dutiable goods by fraudulent intent.

Police have also revealed that more than 50 indecent videos of children were discovered on devices belonging to Ruben.
He is due in court again on 28 November.

 

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Man admits sex offences against boys at Stathern summer camp

Jon Ruben, 76, pleads guilty to a series of charges including sex offences against two young boys.

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Man admits sex offences against boys at summer camp​

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Ugh, sadly this was always the most likely situation based on the earlier news reports. How many other victims are out there if he's been running that place for 27 years?

 

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Midland summer camp leader laced sweets with sedatives in twisted 'game'

Several children became ill after playing Jon Ruben's so-called sweet game

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Midland summer camp leader, 76, laced sweets with sedatives in twisted 'game' with kids​

Several children became ill after playing the so-called sweet game. They found it difficult to walk, had slurred speech and could not wake up, Ms Prior said.

The stepson 'thought this really is something' and called police, she added. Ruben's 'sweet game' was then played again but some children 'couldn’t be roused at all' and were vomiting, with one unconscious.