MARION, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)— A Marion Jury has found former Marion City Councilman Ayers Ratliff not guilty on all charges.

Ratliff, whose  has been living  in limbo for two years while Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan filed and dismissed the case, was handed his life back Tuesday afternoon with the swift verdict.

Ratliff stood trial on rape, abduction, and three counts of gross sexual imposition.

This is a developing story. Marion County Now will provide complete details as they become available.