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Judge Frank Caprio, known online as the 'nicest judge in the world,' dead at 88
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of the courtroom show " 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 kindness even when he handed out justice, earning him the moniker of "nicest judge in the world." Last week, Caprio posted a short video on Facebook about how he had "a setback," was back in the hospital and was asking that people "remember me in your prayers." Caprio's show was filmed in his courtroom and featured his folksy humour and compassion. Clips from the show have had more than one billion views on social media. During his time on the bench, Caprio developed a persona at odds with many TV judges — more sympathetic and less confrontational. In his bite-sized segments on YouTube, Caprio is often seen empathizing with those in his courtroom. Many of the infractions are also relatively minor, from failing to use a turn signal to a citation for a loud party. Caprio also used his fame to address issues like unequal access to the judicial system. "The phrase, 'With liberty and justice for all' represents the idea that justice should be accessible to everyone. However, it is not," Caprio said in one video. "Almost 90 per cent of low-income Americans are forced to battle civil issues like health care, unjust evictions, veterans benefits and, yes, even traffic violations, alone." 'Symbol of empathy' Caprio's upbeat take on the job of a judge drew him millions of views. His most popular videos have been those where he calls children to the bench to help pass judgment on their parents. One shows him listening sympathetically to a woman whose son was killed and then dismissing her tickets and fines of $400 US. In another clip, after dismissing a red-light violation for a bartender who was making $3.84 US an hour, Caprio urged those watching the video not to duck out on their bills. "If anyone's watching, I want them to know you better not eat and run because you're going to get caught and the poor people who are working hard all day for three bucks an hour are going to have to pay your bill," he said. His fame reached as far as China, where clips of his show have been uploaded to social media in recent years. Some fans there posted about his death, recalling and praising the humanity he showed in his rulings. His family described Caprio "as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend." "Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond," the family wrote online. "His warmth, humor and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him." Politicians pay tribute State and local politicians mourned his passing and celebrated his life. "Judge Caprio not only served the public well, but he connected with them in a meaningful way, and people could not help but respond to his warmth and compassion," Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said in a statement. "He was more than a jurist — he was a symbol of empathy on the bench, showing us what is possible when justice is tempered with humanity." Robert Leonard, who co-owned a restaurant with Caprio, said he was "going to be sorely missed" and was "all-around wonderful." "There is nothing he wouldn't do for you if he could do it," Leonard said. Caprio retired from Providence Municipal Court in 2023 after nearly four decades on the bench. According to his biography, Caprio came from humble beginnings, the second of three boys growing up in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, R.I. "I hope that people will take away that the institutions of government can function very well by exercising kindness, fairness, and compassion in their deliberations. We live in a very contentious society," he said in 2017. "I would hope that people will see that we can dispense justice without being oppressive."
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Drugs found hiding in stuffed animal at home in Kingston, Ont.
Police in Kingston, Ont. say officers found crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl inside a stuffed animal while executing a warrant at a home on Wednesday. (Kingston Police/release) Three people are facing charges after police in Kingston, Ont. discovered fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine hiding in a stuffed animal. Police say officers with the Street Crime Unit launched an investigation earlier this month into persons actively involved in the trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit drugs in the city. On Wednesday, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Weller Avenue. 'During the search of the residence, investigators located a quantity of crystal methamphetamine and fentanyl hidden inside a stuffed animal,' police said in a media release. 'Investigators also discovered packaging materials and a digital scale inside the residence.' A photo released by Kingston police showed a stuffed elephant next to a quantity of drugs. A Kingston resident and two people from Belleville are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. 'This seizure underscores the continued distribution of fentanyl and other harmful substances into our community and highlights the risk posed by individuals targeting Kingston to profit from the addiction and suffering of others,' police said Thursday morning. 'The Kingston Police remain committed to identifying and arresting those responsible for drug trafficking and firearms-related offences within our city.'
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Doctor charged with sexually assaulting patient at Amherst ER
A former Nova Scotia physician who now practises in New Brunswick has been charged with sexual assault after allegedly assaulting a patient during an emergency room assessment in Amherst in January. In a release Thursday, Nova Scotia RCMP said Dr. Sanjeev Sirpal has been charged with sexual assault in relation to the alleged incident at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. The release said RCMP believe there may be more victims and are encouraging any survivors to come forward to police. Police say Sirpal was arrested on Aug. 14 and has since been released on conditions ahead of his first appearance in Amherst provincial court on Nov. 15. Sirpal has been previously employed in Quebec and is now in New Brunswick, the RCMP said. According to the registry for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of New Brunswick, Sirpal has been registered to practise in the province since March 14. He specializes in family medicine. His registration comes with two conditions: He can only conduct "intimate examinations" of a patient's sexual organs or breasts, regardless of gender, with a chaperon present. He must explain to the patient, with the chaperon present, why he is conducting the examination and include documentation of what was discussed and the identity of the chaperon in his chart. According to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia, Sirpan was removed from its registry in March at his request. He is no longer licensed to practise medicine in Nova Scotia.
