On Wednesday morning, attorneys and seven current and former employees of the Hennepin County sheriff’s office announced a lawsuit against the county, blasting former sheriff Dave Hutchinson. Among the plaintiffs is current Hennepin County Sheriff Dewanna Witt.The lawsuit outlines former Sheriff Hutchinson’s alleged bigotry, erratic behavior and harassment that some say caused them to fear for their lives. The lawsuit alleges that Hennepin County officials were aware of Hutchinson’s behavior and didn’t stop it. An attorney filing the lawsuit, Steven Andrew Smith with Nichols Caster law firm, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to break down the case.