i thought maybe he would plead guilty. but not guilty was in place. >> reporter: that's right. he walked into this courthouse flanked by some siblings and security. they wore what has become their signature dark sunglasses, expressionless. they did not answer any questions from the media inside of the courtroom, jussie smollett stood alongside his attorney from mark geragos law firm. here is smollett and his attorney in their brief not guilty plea before the judge. >> do you plead guilty or not guilty. >> we waive formal reading of the indictment and mr. smollett pleads not guilty. >> reporter: smollett's legal team said they do not think there is enough evidence in this case to convict smollett. judge ruled a camera was allowed inside the courtroom in part because smollett's team said they welcome the cameras because they claim there have been so many false leaks they want the public to hear what they call the truth.