US Celebrity Judge Frank Caprio Dies at 88
Frank Caprio, the American judge who became a global social media star for his compassionate rulings on the courtroom show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88, his family confirmed. Caprio, who served as chief municipal judge in Providence, Rhode Island, won worldwide admiration for his empathetic and often lighthearted approach in…
Frank Caprio, the American judge who became a global social media star for his compassionate rulings on the courtroom show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 88, his family confirmed.
Caprio, who served as chief municipal judge in Providence, Rhode Island, won worldwide admiration for his empathetic and often lighthearted approach in dealing with minor offenses. Clips from his courtroom drew millions of views online, earning him the nickname “the kindest judge in the world.”
His family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
