Dustin Diamond will always be remembered as Samuel “Screech” Powers, the adorkable sidekick to Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) on Saved by the Bell, whose offbeat charm, loyal heart, and endless one-liners made him a standout in the halls of Bayside High.

But after his stay at Bayside High, Diamond had a far more complicated path, navigating a mix of reality TV appearances, stand-up comedy, and personal controversies that often overshadowed his early success. After his TV success, Diamond had a series of run-ins with the law and served time in jail in 2016 in connection with a stabbing during a street fight.

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