Judge Frank Caprio, known for viral ‘Caught in Providence’ series, dies at 88

Tributes pour in honoring the legacy of ‘America’s favorite judge’ Frank Caprio

If you've perused the Internet at any point over the last decade or so, you've likely come across a video of Judge Frank Caprio. His cheerful disposition, compassion and kindness when ruling on traffic cases quickly made him a viral sensation. People who were fortunate enough to have him as their judge appreciated his approach to doling out consequences.Recently, Judge Caprio's family announced his passing at the age of 88 from pancreatic cancer…

Frank Caprio, Rhode Island's friendly and folksy municipal judge turned YouTube star, dies at 88

Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” Caprio billed his courtroom as a place “where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion.” He was known for dismissing tickets or showing ki…

Judicial Decency Dies: Remembering The Honorable Frank Caprio

During a time when the U.S. Supreme Court appears to be setting aside judicial precedent to strip fundamental rights from underrepresented citizens, there was one judge in New England who epitomized a judicial standard many of the justices would be wise to adopt. Judge Frank Caprio was the chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island.   Caprio was appointed to the court in 1985 and reappointed six times by the Providence City C…

Frank Caprio dies at 88; ‘Caught in Providence’ judge won fans for showing kindness in courtroom

By Steve LeBlanc | Associated Press PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” Caprio billed his courtroom as a place “where people and cases are met with kindness and compass…

World's "nicest judge," Frank Caprio, known for his courtroom compassion, dies at 88

WASHINGTON: Frank Caprio, a US judge who became an internet sensation for his compassion and courteous demeanour in court, has died at 88, his family announced on social media. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd