Marion councilman charged with raping teen; his attorney claims political payback

Prosecutors in Marion said a sitting councilman raped a 13-year-old girl in his home on Sunday. He’s now in jail on a $500,000 bond, but attorneys for Ayers Ratliff claim the councilman is being punished for criticizing city government and that the young victim is lying for attention. Full Article: _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: WSYX on Facebook: WSYX on Twitter: WSYX on Instagram: Subscribe to WSYX on YouTube: Daily News Playlist: For more information, visit Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: news@ Call the Newsroom: WSYX and WTTE are OH based stations owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country today. #WSYX #ABC6 #News #WSYX6 #6OnYourSide