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26th Jun 2015

Former ‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Jailed For Four Months

The incident occurred on Christmas Day.

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Former Saved By The Bell star Dustin Diamond has reportedly been sent to prison for four months.

The actor, who was best known as Screech in the popular 1990s show, was convicted earlier this month following a fight in a bar on Christmas Day.

He was found guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct after a three-day jury trial.

PORT WASHINGTON, WI - May 29: Dustin Diamond looks over at his attorneys during his trial in the Ozaukee County Courthouse May 29, 2015 in Port Washington, Wisconsin. Diamond, best known for his role as Screech on "Saved by the Bell," was arrested for possession of a switchblade and charged with reckless endangerment, carrying a concealed weapon and disorderly conduct on December 26, 2014 in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jeffrey Phelps/Getty Images)

“I want it to be clear that this situation will not be repeated again,” he told the court, adding that the fight had been the “single most terrifying experience of my life”.

Speaking at the sentencing the judge stated it was “to send a message to the community that we’re just not going to live like this”.