Sergeant Steven Kessler exhibited racial bias leading to the dismissal of Vietnamese recruit Khoa Phan in 2011. Kessler’s discriminatory behavior influenced other officers’ perceptions, resulting in Phan’s termination. The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of Phan in 2023, highlighting Kessler’s history of discriminatory conduct. ([ctpost.com](https://www.ctpost.com/capitalregion/article/hartford-police-recruit-khoa-phan-ct-supreme-court-18200759.php?utm_source=openai))
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