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Jonathan James

American ethical hacker (1983–2008)

Life: 1983 – 2008
Born: December 12, 1983
Died: May 18, 2008
Nationality: United States

Jonathan Joseph James was an American hacker who was the first juvenile incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States. The South Florida native was 15 years old at the time of the first offense and 16 years old on the date of his sentencing. He died at his Pinecrest, Florida, home on May 18, 2008, of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.