A former Livingston Parish teacher pleads guilty in a child sex crimes case and agrees to testify against her ex-husband who is accused of committing disturbing crimes against kids. Cynthia Perkins pled guilty to three charges, including second-degree rape and production of child pornography. Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry’s office is working the case.
“We decided to accept the plea arrangement which is going to put her away for 40 years and I think it is the right call,” said Landry.
As part of the plea deal, Cynthia will be called as a witness in Dennis Perkins trial, which is set to begin in May. Landry believes her testimony against the former Livingston Parish Sheriff’s deputy will seal his fate.
“We can get ready to be prepared for that trial and we are holding people accountable,” said Landry.
Authorities say Cynthia assisted Dennis Perkins in the sexual assault of a juvenile, filming a juvenile while bathing and lacing desserts with his semen that were handed out to school children in 2019. Her attorney Paul Scott says Cynthia is looking forward to telling a jury she was manipulated by Dennis to commit these disturbing acts.
“She’s very much looking forward to helping go after the real monster in this case and that’s Dennis Perkins and she did want it to be known that she is remorseful for some of the things she has done,” said Scott.
Cynthia Perkins will be officially sentenced to 41 years in prison on Friday.
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