Elijah Muhammad died at the prison from a suspected overdose.
He was found dead in his cell in July.
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His family claims it was a wrongful death and is seeking $25 million dollars in damages from the city.
A corrections officer was fired as a result.
Friday's rally is being organized as call for justice in the case.
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