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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges After USA Residence Hall Incident
King Diamond, unaffiliated with the university, faces burglary, imprisonment, and firearm charges
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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A Mobile, Alabama man named King Diamond has pleaded not guilty to several criminal charges, including first-degree burglary, unlawful imprisonment, menacing, and illegal possession of a firearm, stemming from an incident where he allegedly entered a University of South Alabama residence hall and threatened two students. Diamond is not affiliated with the university, and a judge has ordered him to have no contact with the victims or the school.
Why it matters
This incident raises concerns about campus safety and security, as well as the need for universities to have robust protocols in place to protect students from potential threats, even from those unaffiliated with the institution.
The details
According to reports, King Diamond entered a University of South Alabama residence hall earlier this month and threatened two students. He now faces charges of first-degree burglary, unlawful imprisonment, menacing, and illegal possession of a firearm. Diamond pleaded not guilty to the charges at his arraignment, and a judge has set a preliminary hearing for April 26 while also ordering him to have no contact with the victims or the university.
- The incident occurred earlier this month.
- Diamond pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on March 9, 2026.
- A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 26, 2026.
The players
King Diamond
A Mobile, Alabama man who is not affiliated with the University of South Alabama.
University of South Alabama
The university where the incident took place and where the two student victims were threatened.
What’s next
The judge will decide on April 26 whether to allow King Diamond to be released on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the importance of universities maintaining strong security measures and emergency response plans to safeguard students, even from individuals unconnected to the institution, in order to foster a safe and secure learning environment.
