lock.assertNotHeld()

    val connection = this.connection
    if (connection != null) {
      connection.lock.assertNotHeld()
      val toClose: Socket? =
        connection.withLock {
          // Sets this.connection to null.
          releaseConnectionNoEvents()
        }
      if (this.connection == null) {
        toClose?.closeQuietly()
        eventListener.connectionReleased(this, connection)