Allegations of involvement in offensive emails against Justice J. Michael Eakin have rekindled controversy surrounding the state Supreme Court, but court watchers say it may not affect the actual work of the justices.

Kane announced Oct. 1 that she found 1,500 emails sent or received by Eakin that contained sexist or racist material. The Supreme Court justices are set to meet in Pittsburgh today for oral arguments.

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