Decatur Man Pleads Not Guilty To Having Sex With Underage Girl

A Decatur man accused in a sexual abuse case has entered a not guilty plea. Hugh Ritter is charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse after authorities say he was found with an underage girl in a stairwell at 156 South Water Street on April 23rd. Court records show Ritter was denied pretrial release, meaning he will remain in custody as the case moves forward. The charge is an allegation, and Ritter is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The case now proceeds through the Macon County court system, with future hearings expected to determine the next steps.