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Judge Frank Caprio Dead At 88 | World Mourns As Tv’s ‘Nicest Judge’ Passes Away | Fans Shattered

Judge Frank Caprio, famously known as “America’s nicest judge,” has died at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The retired Rhode Island judge captured the hearts of millions worldwide through his hit TV show Caught in Providence, where his compassion, humor, and empathy in the courtroom went viral, earning over a billion views online. Caprio, who grew up in an Italian-American family in Providence, served as the city’s chief municipal judge from 1985 until his retirement in 2023. His humanity-driven approach to justice—often dismissing minor fines while listening to people’s struggles—made him a symbol of fairness and kindness. Beyond the courtroom, he inspired countless people with his belief that government could operate with compassion. Loved across generations, Caprio’s legacy is not just in rulings but in reminding the world that justice can be served with humanity. #FrankCaprio #AmericasNicestJudge #CaughtInProvidence #JudgeCaprio #RIPFrankCaprio #ViralJudge #ProvidenceJudge #CompassionateJustice #DaytimeEmmys #HumanityInJustice #CourtroomViral #RhodeIslandLegend #JusticeWithKindness #PancreaticCancerAwareness #ViralJudgeCaprio #ProvidenceRhodeIsland #JudgeWithHeart #SocialMediaSensation #JudicialLegacy #RIPJudgeCaprio ~HT.96~GR.122~