Ken Molestina Biography
Ken Molestina is an American journalist who currently works as an anchor and reporter at CBS 11 News since 2014. Molestina previously served as a reporter for WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C. before joining CBS 11 News. Prior to that, he was a news anchor and reporter at KVIA-TV in El Paso, where he specialized in crime and public safety reporting.
Ken was awarded an Emmy for his work in exposing underground sewer tunnels in El Paso that were being used by undocumented immigrants and human smugglers to enter the United States. He received another Emmy nomination for his reporting on the Barrio Azteca gang, a dangerous transnational border gang that primarily operates on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Molestina has also received a first-place award from the Texas Associated Press in the category of “Breaking News.”
Ken considers the execution of a Texas death row inmate to be one of the most influential stories he has ever covered. He gave the last public interview the day before the execution and was present for the execution the next afternoon.
More recently, while in Washington, D.C., he was one of the first live reporters outside the White House to cover the celebrations that erupted following Osama Bin Laden’s assassination in 2011. Ken also covered President Barack Obama’s re-election and inauguration in 2012. He oversaw his station’s coverage of the federal government shutdown from Capitol Hill in the fall of 2013.
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Molestina was born in New York and grew up in Miami. He graduated from the University of Florida. He started his career as an intern at Miami’s WFOR-TV. Ken has also worked as a news anchor and reporter for Gainesville, Florida-based television and radio stations. Ken has also worked as a first responder in the past. He worked as a volunteer firefighter for the West Valley Fire Department in El Paso County for nearly three years. Molestina is currently a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists’ board of directors. Ken is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Ken as well co-produced “Terror on a Train,” a documentary film about the 1993 Long Island Railroad commuter train massacre in Long Island, New York.
During his spare time, Molestina enjoys making fun of golfers who play worse than he does (there aren’t many) and has recently developed a love/hate relationship with Bikram Yoga.
In addition, Molestina is excited to reconnect with the Lone Star State in the DFW area and to tell the stories of the people of North Texas.
Ken Molestina Age
How old is Ken Molestina? Molestina was born in New York and grew up in Miami, the United States of America. However, Ken has not mentioned the date he was born publicly. Therefore, details regarding his actual age and when he celebrates his birthday are not known. We promise to update this information as soon as it surfaces.
Ken’s nationality is American.
Ken Molestina Family
Molestina was born in New York to his parents. He grew up in Florida. Ken has managed to keep information about his parents and siblings lowkey. We will update this field soon.
Ken Molestina Wife
Molestina is happily married to his wife Diana Parra. Further information regarding Ken’s love life will be updated as soon as it surfaces.
Ken Molestina Height
Molestina is a man of average body structure. However, his actual height and weight details are currently under research and we will update you soon.
Ken Molestina Salary
Molestina earns an average annual salary of between $42,000 -$110,000.
Ken Molestina Net Worth
Molestina has an estimated net worth of between $1 million – $5 million. Ken’s fortune is attributed to his career as a journalist.
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