India, March 18 -- Melanie Curtin was acquitted on all counts on Tuesday during her second trial related to a 2014 sexual assault case involving former Deputy Dennis Perkins of the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.

Curtin was charged with simple rape and video voyeurism, with allegations suggesting that she assisted Perkins in raping an unconscious woman. The verdict was overseen by Judge Brian Abels.

The jury reached its decision after roughly three hours of discussion, which followed a trial lasting a week.

"I am so thankful for the people that prayed for me and fought for me, and I'm looking forward to freedom," Curtin stated.

In response to a question regarding her message to Livingston Parish, Curtin stated, "I'm never coming b...