Roberts freed over 1998 Vic police murders

The jury had deliberated throughout the weekend after being sequestered while making its decision.

Sergeant Silk and Senior Constable Miller were ambushed and killed in the early hours of August 16, 1998 while staking out are robbery targets.

Bandali Debs is serving a life sentence for their murders.

Mr Roberts was convicted alongside Debs and jailed for a minimum 35 years in 2003.

But a fresh trial was ordered for the now 41-year-old after allegations of police wrongdoing were investigated by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog, IBAC.

Jason Roberts is now a free man.