Patrick Naughton

Not to be confused with Packy Naughton.
Patrick Naughton
NationalityAmerican
EducationClarkson University
Occupationsoftware developer / executive
Known forthe Java programming language, internet sex crime[1] and the fantasy defense.[2]
Criminal charge(s)traveling in interstate commerce with the intent to have sex with a minor, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §2423(b).[3][4][5]
Criminal penaltysentenced to five years of probation, nine months of home detention and ordered to pay a $20,000 fine[6]
Criminal statusguilty[1]

Patrick Naughton is an American software developer and convicted sex offender. He is one of the creators of the Java programming language.

  1. ^ a b Deane, Joel (March 20, 2000). "Cybersex sting: Naughton pleads guilty". ZDNet. Archived from the original on March 1, 2013. Retrieved 3 January 2014.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Prosecuting Cyber-Pedophiles was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ "The Fantasy Defense". CBS News. 2000-05-31. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  4. ^ Cite error: The named reference wired was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  5. ^ "CEO: Naughton said 'I did it'". zdnet.co.uk. 1999-12-09. Retrieved 2009-08-02.
  6. ^ "National News Briefs; Executive Is Sentenced In Internet Sex Sting". New York Times. August 10, 2000. Retrieved 3 January 2014.