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

[TootsieFootsie]

Maybe he was testing out some of his medical theories.

 

[Dpdan]

Getting to know Jon Ruben

A candidate with experience in many fields.

www.mrcvs.co.uk

He then changed direction and qualified as an Early Years Primary School teacher. These days, he works as a locum and as the children and youth worker at his church.

So he's been around young children a lot.

 

[Sarahlou]

It makes you wonder if he has tried this before and somehow got away with it.

Yep. I really doubt at 76 this is the first time he's tried do something like this.

Getting to know Jon Ruben

A candidate with experience in many fields.

www.mrcvs.co.uk

He then changed direction and qualified as an Early Years Primary School teacher. These days, he works as a locum and as the children and youth worker at his church.

So he's been around young children a lot.

That's concerning.

 

[BeginnerSleuther]

I'm calling more to it then sedatives to calm the kids down. At 76 he would know better than to do something like that especially when the job is not crucial at his age.

So I'm calling something sinister and I'm sure we find out soon.

JMO

Keep in mind, at his age, he could have some form of dementia too.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

It makes you wonder if he has tried this before and somehow got away with it.

Certainly a possibility. It's also possible that at his age he is in the early stages of dementia and that this has had an effect on his behaviour. No doubt much more will come out once he goes to trial.

 

[MelmothTheLost]

Getting to know Jon Ruben

A candidate with experience in many fields.

www.mrcvs.co.uk

He then changed direction and qualified as an Early Years Primary School teacher. These days, he works as a locum and as the children and youth worker at his church.

So he's been around young children a lot.

It's worth mentioning that vets in the UK have a high suicide risk. Access to suitable drugs and the long term ongoing stress of having to put animals down, in some cases perfectly healthy animals just because they are no longer wanted, takes its toll on their mental health. Many therefore leave the profession.

 

[Lucy6226]

It makes you wonder if he has tried this before and somehow got away with it.

I wondered if there was a publication ban on any previous convictions, but then I realised he probably hasn't been convicted (of anything to do with children) as wouldn't pass the DBS checks.

But maybe there are allegations on file that never reached prosecution stage, hence the need for remand.

Moo.

 

[Inthedetails]

Homeopaths up in arms about new RCVS position on alternative medicine

The Faculty of Homeopathy and the British Association of Homeopathic Veterinary Surgeons (BAHVS) have responded to the RCVS's new position on the use of complementary...

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Some of his views from 8 years ago
Jonathan Ruben over 8 years ago

I’m sorry that Arlo still believes that the sun goes round a flat earth like the rest of the veterinary establishment. It is quite clear from anyone’s observation that the sun goes round the earth. We see it moving across the sky every day. This is why 17th century scientists dismissed Gallileo’s ideas. Dissing something you don’t understand is foolish. I personally can see no scientific evidence for homeopathy, yet it works. We are only beginning to find out exactly how many orthodox medications actually achieve their clinical effect. Gabapentin being one example. Tramadol used as a pain killer achieves most of its effect by mimicking the action of Prozac.

This gives me the vibe that he thinks very highly of himself and thinks he knows better than others. Why he sedated boys, I can only shudder at the reasons, but I'm thinking he felt entitled to do it. imo

jmopinion

 

[Kittypoo]

It makes you wonder if he has tried this before and somehow got away with it.

Also wondering if any other of the Christian youth group leaders were in on it or involved
IMO

 

[Tealgrove]

He used to be a Vet.

Hmmmm

I’m thinking Trazadone.

 

[Yellowbelly]

Stathern Children's Holiday Fund

THE STATHERN CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY FUND - Charity 1171028

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Braithwaite Gospel Trust, who own the lodge -

BRAITHWAITE GOSPEL TRUST - Charity 263644

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St Peter's Church, Ruddington, where Jon Ruben is a member of the church council -

THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RUDDINGTON - Charity 1154125

Charity details for THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF RUDDINGTON - Charity 1154125

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[TootsieFootsie]

Pensioner to enter pleas over ‘sweets laced with sedatives’ at summer camp​

Pensioner to enter pleas over ‘sweets laced with sedatives’ at summer camp

Eight children and one adult were taken to hospital as a precaution after the incident in Stathern, Leicestershire.

www.independent.co.uk

 

[TootsieFootsie]

Man to appear in court after sweets allegedly laced in sedatives

Jon Ruben is charged with child cruelty offences

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Man to appear in court after sweets allegedly laced in sedatives at summer camp​

A man is set to appear in court after children became unwell at a summer camp where sweets were allegedly laced with sedatives.

 

[wtiger]

nice to see the presumption of innocence until proven guilty alive and kicking as ever on here!

 

[303gmf]

nice to see the presumption of innocence until proven guilty alive and kicking as ever on here!

Court of law we are NOT!

 

[Yellowbelly]

Provisional trial date set for January 27th next year.

Trial date set over 'drug-laced sweets' at Stathern summer camp

Jon Ruben was arrested after eight children and one adult fell ill at a summer camp in Stathern.

www.bbc.com

 

[Bluebear15]

BBC News - Man admits sex offences against boys at summer camp

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.

www.bbc.com

A man who laced sweets with tranquilliser and gave them to children at a summer camp in Leicestershire has admitted sexual offences against two boys, aged nine and 10.

 

[Sarahlou]

What a vile man. Imagine how many other victims there are!
Did no other adults who knew about this sweet 'game' find it weird?

 

[TootsieFootsie]

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.

www.bbc.com

The defendant, for at least 27 years, has run a holiday camp," she said.

"There is a long history of children feeling sick at the camp over many years."

Mrs Prior KC added: "This year his stepson had concerns about what was going on, for good reason.

"They decided to have a look in the defendant's belongings."

Mrs Prior KC said items including baby oil, Vaseline and syringes were found, and his stepson notified the police about his concerns.

 

[Lucy6226]

Suspected this would be the case. Those poor boys, there will no doubt be other victims who might not have any recollection of the abuse. What a vile creature, somewhere that was supposed to be fun for the kids and parents trust.