Written By We often think of technology leaders as the face of innovation and progress—but sometimes, they don’t always stay on the right side of the law. In this blog post, we’ll explore five tech leaders who have been arrested in recent years. From white collar crime to blatant violations of basic human rights, these stories are both shocking and inspiring. No matter which side of the law you stand on, it’s important to recognize that everyone makes mistakes—and it doesn’t mean their contributions to the field are lost forever. Read on for a look at how these five tech leaders have been arrested and what happened next.
Bill Gates
Bill Gates, the billionaire founder of Microsoft, was arrested in 1977 for driving without a license. He was later arrested in New Orleans for disorderly conduct and failure to comply with police. In both cases, he was released on bail.
Mark Zuckerberg
Arrested in 2004 for hacking into Harvard University’s computer systems and creating a fake student ID database, Mark Zuckerberg’s criminal record is short but impressive. The Facebook founder and CEO has since become one of the world’s richest men, with a net worth of over $50 billion.
Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is the founder and CEO of Amazon. He was arrested in Seattle in 2014 for allegedly assaulting his ex-wife, MacKenzie. The charges were later dropped.
Sergey Brin
Sergey Brin is the president of Google and one of the most influential figures in the tech industry. He has been arrested on multiple occasions, most notably in 2013 when he was taken into custody for protesting against Russia’s anti-gay laws. He has also been arrested for his involvement in the Occupy Wall Street movement and for trespassing at a nuclear facility.
Larry Page
In 2001, Google co-founder Larry Page was arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana. He pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine.
In 2015, Page was again arrested for driving under the influence, this time of alcohol. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to probation and required to participate in an alcohol education program.
