Actor and singer Jussie Smollett appeared in court Tuesday afternoon for a brief hearing at the Leighton Criminal Courthouse in Chicago.
This is coming after he was indicted on 16 felony counts of disorderly conduct after police alleged he staged a hate crime.
The court appearance was to determine if cameras would be allowed for his next appearance when trial will begin.
Judge Leroy Martin Jr. approved cameras for the court appearance on Tuesday, but noted that "all bets are off" once a new judge - who has final say on the issue of cameras - is assigned permanently to the case, according to Vulture.
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 21: Guards walk with Empire actor Jussie Smollett before he is released on bond from Cook County jail on February 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett has been accused with arranging a homophobic, racist attack against himself in an attempt to raise his profile because he was dissatisfied with his salary. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
After bonding out, "Empire" television actor Jussie Smollett leaves the Cook County Jail in Chicago, Feb. 21, 2019. (Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune/TNS via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 21: Empire actor Jussie Smollett leaves Cook County jail after posting bond on February 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. Smollett has been accused with arranging a homophobic, racist attack against himself in an attempt to raise his profile because he was dissatisfied with his salary. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)
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