Source: Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) published on this website Tuesday 5 August 2025 by Jill Powell
Janine McKinney, Chief Crown Prosecutor for CPS East Midlands, said: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of a 76-year-old man with child cruelty offences following a police investigation into a summer camp held at Stathern Lodge, Leicestershire.
"This decision has been made after reviewing a file of evidence from Leicestershire Police.
“Jonathon Ruben will be charged with three child cruelty offences relating to three boys. He will appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday, 1 August.
“This has been an extremely upsetting and shocking moment for the community, and especially for the children and parents most directly affected.
“We would like to remind all concerned that there are now active criminal proceedings against Mr Ruben, and he has the right to a fair trial. There must be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online that may in any way prejudice these proceedings."
