not completely wiped from the record. even though record has been sealed, i.c.e. is able to get access to these old records. they might be the only ones that can access it. reporter: niec s past includes driving under the influence in 2008. that case dismissed after he completed probation. in 2013, he was charged with domestic violence involving a previous relationship. he argued it was self-defense. a jury agreed. and found him not guilty. immigration officials did not cite those issues but did say niec came under their scrutiny due to more than a dozen minor traffic violations, including driving without a seatbelt. his family says they are proud americans. they cherish this picture of niec s mother on the day she became u.s. citizen. i just wonder what she would be thinking now. up in heaven. it is one of the things that breaks my heart. i know she would be like, i