ProPublica Names Kenneth Morales as David Burnham-TRAC Data Fellow

ProPublicaCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by ProPublicaOctober 13, 2025 at 04:00 PM

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ProPublica has appointed Kenneth Morales as its first David Burnham-TRAC data fellow for a two-year term. The fellowship aims to investigate government operations and federal policy impacts, honoring investigative journalist David Burnham’s legacy of reporting on law enforcement corruption. Funded by David Sobel and Beth Critchley, the role will see Morales work with ProPublica's data and news applications team. Previously a senior data scientist at New York state attorney general’s office, Morales has experience in various investigations including firearms, pharmaceuticals, lead exposure, civil rights, and antitrust cases. He expressed enthusiasm about combining his skills in data science and social justice to contribute to ProPublica’s mission of holding power accountable.

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