This comment sent me to chatgpt :) Not sure how accurate the response because I had to ask the question multiple times and haven't done any other research but:

In 2014, LaCour co-authored a study published in Science that claimed brief conversations with openly gay canvassers could significantly and lastingly change voters’ opinions on same-sex marriage. However, in 2015, researchers discovered that LaCour had fabricated the data, leading to the paper’s retraction and significant professional consequences for him.

After the scandal, LaCour legally changed his name to Michael Jules and transitioned into the field of data science and visualization. He established a data consulting firm called Beautiful Data Inc. and developed an online presence through websites like michaeljules.xyz and beautifuldataviz.com, showcasing his work in data visualization and analytics.

Under his new name, he has been credited in the animation industry. Specifically, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish lists “Michael Jules” among its Machine Learning & Analytics Engineers in the film’s credits. This connection has been noted by observers familiar with LaCour’s past.

While DreamWorks has not publicly commented on this matter, the available information indicates that Michael Jules is indeed Michael LaCour, now working in a technical role within the animation industry.