In 2021, Officer Anthony Zona filed a lawsuit alleging retaliation after being accused of whistleblowing to the FBI regarding potential cellblock abuse. He claimed excessive administrative discipline, including a four-month paid leave and a proposed 15-day suspension, later reduced to three days. In January 2024, a jury sided with the town, finding insufficient evidence of retaliation. Zona had a history of challenging supervisors and was noted for losing his temper and failing to follow orders. ([newhavenindependent.org](https://www.newhavenindependent.org/article/jury_believed_the_chief?utm_source=openai))

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