Jussie Smollett speaks ahead of court hearing, judge does not deliver a decision By Elizabeth Matthews and FOX 32 Digital Staff Published Jussie Smollett case: Judge doesn't issue ruling on attorney conflict of interest Jussie Smollett's hearing took all of Wednesday and was closed to the public, so little was revealed about what went on inside the courtroom. CHICAGO - Jussie Smollett's hearing took all day and was closed to the public, so little was revealed about what went on in inside the courtroom on Wednesday. The judge also did not make a ruling. The actor did respond to a couple questions before the hearing.