A former Albuquerque police officer acquitted of killing his wife in 2013 wants his law enforcement license back.
KRQE-TV reports Levi Chavez asked the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy said getting his law enforcement certification reinstated would help with his personal and professional goals.
The former officer was fired in 2011 following his indictment in connection with the death of his wife, Tera Chavez.
Two years later, jurors acquitted Chavez of murder following a trial that drew national attention. During the trial, jurors learned that Chavez had a number of affairs while an officer, including one with another police officer.
Prosecutors claimed he did it to keep her from talking about insurance fraud tied to Chavez's truck.
Chavez said he was prosecuted because he was a law enforcement officer.
Information from: KRQE-TV.
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