Celebrity judge Frank Caprio whose empathy to defendants made him world-famous dies aged 88
Caprio's passing was confirmed on Wednesday by his son, Frank T. Caprio.
Elected as a judge in 1985, Caprio rose to national fame through his television series Caught in Providence, which earned a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2021.
The show gained widespread popularity on social media, with numerous clips going viral - particularly those featuring Caprio compassionately dismissing tickets after hearing the heartfelt stories of those who appeared before him.
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