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Daily Mail
39 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Watch Frank Caprio's kindest moments after judge known for empathy to defendants dies aged 88
Judge Frank Caprio's acts of kindness for down-and-out defendants made him a star and one of the most beloved justices in the country. Now, as the community mourns his tragic death aged 88, some of his most iconic moments of grace and compassion for the people who entered his courtroom have resurfaced. Caprio had fought a 'long and courageous battle' with pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement confirming his death on Wednesday. 'His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him... 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.' His family hope that 'his legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired', encouraging the public to 'bring a little more compassion into the world - just as he did every day.' In one particularly moving moment of warmth, Caprio slashed a struggling single mom's fines from $350 to $125, prompting her to ask: 'Can I give you a hug?' Caprio smiled and told the woman to 'come on up here', leading the pair to enjoy a quick hug by the bench as she wiped away tears. The woman had explained that in some of her speeding fines, she was escaping a domestic violence situation and being chased by her abuser with her daughter in the car. Another clip featured a 96-year-old father who rarely drove, but had received a ticket during the course of taking his handucapped son to receive bloodwork for his cancer treatment. 'I take him for bloodwork every two weeks, because he's got cancer,' the man explained. Caprio listened intently and said: 'You're a good man. You really are a good man. You really are what America is all about. 'Here you are in your 90s, taking care of your family,' Caprio added, as the man fought back tears. Time and time again, defendants left Caprio's courtroom singing his praises, sharing their own unique stories of his generosity. In a 2017 interview with Daily Mail, he reflected on the responsibility of holding power as a judge, saying: 'I'm always mindful of the fact that the power of the sovereign, as opposed to the power of the individual, is so disproportionate. 'Shame on me if I represent the sovereign and I give someone something they don't deserve. 'I take it a step further - if I think there are certain circumstances in an individual's life, or it's a close call, I give them the benefit of the doubt. 'I don't subscribe to the theory that because you were charged, you must be guilty.' Caprio's courtroom show Caught in Providence catapulted him to global stardom and earned him a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2021. He dealt primarily with low level crime - parking tickets and speeding offenses - but would work hard to get to know defendants who found themselves in his courtroom, and led with compassion rather than a strict interpretation of the law. In one instance, grieving mother Andrea Rogers, appeared before Caprio with an accumulation of parking fines. She wept as she explained her struggle to keep her life together after her son was murdered. 'I'm going to take into consideration the horrific story you just told us, relative to your son. I don't think anyone in their lifetime would ever want to experience that,' Caprio said, revealing he would dismiss all penalties. 'With our best wishes and hope that things turnaround for you. Good luck to you.' Darrell Kroll, who faced Caprio alongside his eight-year-old son after getting a parking ticket while he delivered a pizza, said: 'I think Judge Caprio is much more than fair - he listens. 'I don't want to say he's lenient, that's not the word I want to use. He's compassionate.' Caprio was particularly sensitive about how he handled cases when defendants brought their children into his courtroom. He went out of his way to include the children and inspire them, hoping that he could serve as an inspiration to disadvantaged kids. 'I make it a practice sometimes to bring the kids up on the bench. I'll ask them some questions about where they go to school and what they want to be,' he told the Daily Mail in 2017. 'I always make a point, particularly with kids who come from under-privileged neighborhoods, to ask if they want to be something professional like a judge or an astronaut or a doctor. 'Maybe I'm placing something in their mind that if the judge thinks I can do this, then I can do this.' In January 2023, Caprio retired from the Providence Municipal Court after nearly 40 years on the bench. In October of that year, the city renamed its municipal courtroom in his honor. Shortly after celebrating his 87th birthday in December 2023, Caprio revealed he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a heartfelt message, he asked the public for their prayers. 'People ask me, "What can I do for you?" First of all, I can't thank you enough for your friendship and kind messages. But I would ask that each of you, in your own way, please pray for me,' he said. 'I am in need of the power of prayer, which I believe, in addition to the medical treatment I am receiving, is the most powerful weapon to help me survive this.' He completed his final round of radiation treatment in May 2024. Caprio is survived by his wife, Joyce, along with five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
Daily Mail
39 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Southport killer 'wins back television and DVD player perks in prison' after hurling boiling water at a guard as bosses 'bribe him to behave'
Southport triple killer Axel Rudakubana has won back privileges, including a TV and an enhanced weekly spending budget, amid claims guards are 'bribing' him to behave. It is understood the 19-year-old has been raised from 'basic' to 'standard' treatment just weeks after he allegedly threw boiling water at a guard at HMP Belmarsh in south east London. The incident, which is still under investigation by Met Police, is said to have involved Rudakubana boiling a kettle in his cell and throwing the scalding water through a hatch in May. Staff were alerted by the guard's screams and he was treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich. He was discharged after being treated for minor injuries. But now it appears Rudakubana has had some of his privileges returned, The Sun reported. Being elevated to 'standard' means the murderer can have more time out of his cell, as well as increased access to workshops, the library and the gym at the high security prison. He will have access to Freeview TV, a DVD player and will also see his weekly allowance rise from £5.50 a week to around £20. A source said the move was 'outrageous', adding: 'They are basically bribing him to behave — by saying we'll give you a telly and you can keep it if you don't attack anyone.' The 19-year-old triple murderer reportedly hurled boiling water at a prison officer at HMP Belmarsh (pictured) in Thamesmead, east London, where he is serving a life sentence Reform MP Richard Tice said: 'I'm appalled. It feels like he is being rewarded for bad behaviour.' Rudakubana is serving 52 years for killing Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Bebe King, six, at a dance class in July last year. The incident at Belmarsh came as serious assaults on prison officers increased 19 per cent in a year according to Home Office figures.
The Independent
an hour ago
- The Independent
Frank Caprio, Rhode Island judge who drew a huge online audience with his compassion, dies at age 88
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ' Caught in Providence,″ died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday the 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. 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 humor and compassion. Clips from the show have had more than 1 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 and judgmental. 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% of low-income Americans are forced to battle civil issues like health care, unjust evictions, veterans benefits and, yes, even traffic violations, alone.' 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. In another clip, after dismissing a red-light violation for a bartender who was making $3.84 per 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. On social media, 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. 'His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.' 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 behind 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, Rhode Island. '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.' ___ LeBlanc, an Associated Press journalist who retired in January, was the primary writer of this obituary. Associated Press writers Michael Casey in Boston and Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu contributed to this report.
