Lawsuit alleging guards fatally beat inmate prompts calls for state review of prison deaths

By: Michael Lyle

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,812

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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More than eight months after 24-year-old Malik Avila died in custody at High Desert State Prison his family is still left with questions around the circumstances that lead to his death.

James Urrutia, an attorney at LJU law firm, which is representing Avila’s family, filed a wrongful death lawsuit Monday seeking answers and alleging prison guards fatally beat Avila.

“Malik Avila’s case is extremely disturbing,” Urrutia said Monday during a press conference on the …

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