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Ammon
25 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Ammon
Frank Caprio: 'Nicest judge in the world' dies at 88
Ammon News - Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ' 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. 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. AP
NDTV
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
When US Judge Frank Caprio Couldn't Stop Laughing: Watch The Viral Husband-Wife Moment
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal American judge in Rhode Island who gained popularity for being kind and humble, died at the age of 88. His official social media accounts stated that he "passed away peacefully" after "a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer". He was best known for his compassionate approach to justice. His television series Caught in Providence showcased his kind-hearted interactions with defendants. He was known for dismissing tickets or showing kindness even when he handed out justice. Judge Caprio said his courtroom was a place "where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion". Viral Husband-Wife Moment Judge Caprio once heard one of the most hilarious cases of all time when a couple, happily married for 43 years, came to the court only for the wife to throw her husband under the bus. Watch the moment here: The woman named Linda Fields came to the court with her husband, with a speeding ticket. She said, "This is my wonderful husband. I got the ticket; he was driving my car." People present in the courtroom started laughing when she said, "I am not guilty, he is." She said on being asked about the ticket, her husband said, "Just pay it", as he went through a yellow light. The couple decided to fight the ticket, but they later found out that it was a red light. Fields said that their son was hospitalised after a very bad accident, and her husband was going there three times a day. On a light note, Judge Caprio asked, "So, you came here to throw him under the bus". "I'm not throwing myself under," she replied. After a light-hearted conversation, the case was eventually dismissed, but remained in the core memory of millions of people who still admire Judge Caprio for his kindness. Judge Caprio's Career Judge Caprio graduated from Providence College and Suffolk University Law School. He served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard. He was elected to the Providence City Council in 1962. Caprio served as a municipal judge in Providence from 1985 till he retired in 2023. Caught in Providence earned many Daytime Emmy nominations after it aired nationally from 2018 to 2020. The show was about his belief that justice should always include fairness and kindness.
Indian Express
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Frank Caprio, Emmy-nominated judge of ‘Caught in Providence,' passes away at 88; netizens react: ‘Nicest judge in the world'
Frank Caprio, the retired Rhode Island municipal judge who became a household name through the show Caught in Providence, passed away at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The news was shared on his official social media pages on Wednesday, along with a heartfelt tribute describing him as 'beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people.' It added that his humour, kindness, and warmth 'touched countless lives.' 'Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond. His warmth, humour, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired,' the post read. A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) Just a day before his passing, Caprio had shared a moving message on Instagram, asking his followers to keep him in their thoughts as he faced another round in his cancer battle. 'Unfortunately, I've had a setback, and I'm back at the hospital,' he said in a video, adding, 'As I continue this difficult battle, your prayers will lift my spirit. I'm a great believer in the power of prayers. A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) His son David Caprio took to Instagram to break the news. 'It is with profound sadness that I with you the news that my father judge Frank Caprio passed away today peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. After a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. On behalf of my entire family, I want to thank each and every one of you, for your prayers, your thoughts and your unwavering support for him throughout his journey,' said David in the video. 'In his memory, please spread a little kindness today,' he further adds. A post shared by Judge Frank Caprio (@therealfrankcaprio) The news of Caprio's demise went viral over social media. Netizens took to X to share their tributes to him. Many took to the comments to write about him and many shared clippings of his famous and heartfelt judgements. Viral judge Frank Caprio has passed away at 88. — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) August 20, 2025 A user wrote, 'Judge Caprio is THE example of what Humanity means.' Another user added, 'As he heads for his final judgement, I have no doubt that Judge Frank Caprio will be judged in the same way that he carried out business in his court; with kindness, compassion, forgiveness, and an open heart.' Frank Caprio earned the nickname 'the nicest judge in the world' thanks to the warmth and compassion he brought into his courtroom. Instead of treating cases as mere legal formalities, he often approached them with empathy, giving people a chance to explain their struggles and reminding them that justice should never lose its human touch. Clips from his sessions, where he forgave fines for families in tough situations or shared a few words of encouragement, spread across social media, reaching more than a billion views. A lifelong resident of Providence, Rhode Island, Caprio spent decades on the municipal bench before his work was introduced to television. His show Caught in Providence, which aired nationally between 2018 and 2020 and received multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, showcased his philosophy: that fairness, kindness, and respect for dignity are as essential to justice as the law itself. Some of his most endearing moments came when he invited children to sit beside him and 'help' decide cases involving their parents, blending humor with heartfelt lessons. His rulings often carried broader messages, sometimes even gentle warnings about social media habits or reminders about everyday decency. In one unforgettable case, after waiving a red-light ticket for a bartender making only $3.84 an hour, Caprio looked into the camera and told viewers: '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.'
Gulf Today
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Gulf Today
‘World's nicest judge' Frank Caprio dies at 88 after pancreatic cancer battle
The 'world's nicest judge' Frank Caprio, who won over social media with his kindness, has died at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio was known for his reality court TV show 'Caught in Providence,' where he heard cases involving traffic violations to criminal offenses. The show, set in the Providence Municipal Court in Rhode Island, has gained traction on social media in recent years, as fans gushed over Caprio's compassion in the courtroom. A statement was put out on his Instagram account late Wednesday afternoon, telling fans the tragic news that the beloved judge had 'passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.' Frank Caprio. '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 warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him,' the statement continued. Caprio had been open about his cancer battle. On June 1, he posted a video to TikTok celebrating those who have beaten the disease on National Cancer Survivors Day. 'I wanna take a moment to honor each person who has faced this fight and won. I'm in the midst of that fight right now myself. A year and a half into my own battle with pancreatic cancer, and I hope, God willing, to one day call myself a survivor too,' Caprio said. Just a few hours before the announcement of Caprio's death, a photo of him in a hospital bed was posted to his Instagram, along with a message to his fans, thanking them for their 'prayers, love, and support.' Caprio had amassed 3.3 million followers on Instagram and 1.6 million followers on TikTok. In his social media bio, he says he is known as the 'nicest judge in the world.' Frank Caprio was known for his reality court TV show 'Caught in Providence.' In one viral clip, Caprio had spared a 96-year-old man from jail after learning the reason he was hit with a school zone violation for speeding while driving with his 63-year-old son in the car. The man, named Mr. Coella, appeared before Caprio and told him he was taking his son to have blood work done 'because he's got cancer.' Caprio decided to dismiss Mr. Coella's case, telling him, 'You are a good man. You really are what America is all about. Here you are in your nineties and you're still taking care of your family. It's just a wonderful thing for you.' His show earned three Daytime Emmy nominations and Caprio was nominated in 2024 for the 'Daytime Personality - Daily' award. Caprio had talked on social media about how his father shaped the kind of judge he became. Speaking in a TikTok video in 2023, Caprio, who said he had been a judge for 38 years at that point, explained his first day on the bench. His dad, an immigrant from Italy, whom Caprio called 'the most decent man I've ever met in my life,' had come to watch him in the courtroom when a mother of three came in for about $300 worth of parking tickets. Despite the woman saying she couldn't pay the tickets because she didn't have the money, Caprio didn't let up, and he threatened that if she didn't pay, her car would get booted. Caprio said he had seen the mother as 'rude,' but his dad later explained to him that she was 'scared,' and told his son, 'You should have talked to her, you should have understood her problems,' the judge recalled. He said he never treated someone who came before the court like that again. Caprio 'will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired. 'In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day,' the statement announcing his death read. The Independent
Straits Times
an hour ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
US Judge Frank Caprio, of TikTok fame, dies aged 88
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Judge Frank Caprio used his fame to stand for issues such as unequal access to the judicial system in the US. US Judge Frank Caprio, a face familiar on TikTok and a man dubbed by his fans 'the nicest judge in the world', died on Aug 20. He was 88 . In a post on TikTok at about 10.30am local time, his son, David Caprio announced the passing of his father following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Judge Caprio was a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island. He rose to fame following the release of his TV series, Caught in Providence, which aired from 2018 to 2020 and showed parts of the proceedings over which he presided, mostly featuring low-level citations. In it, Judge Caprio was often seen treating people with compassion during humour-filled hearings and arraignments. In his last TikTok post dated Aug 19, the judge appeared in a frail state and said he had a 'setback' in his cancer fight . Appearing teary eyed, he addressed his viewers : 'So I ask you again, if its not too much, that you can remember me in your prayers. So remember me please,' he said. His TikTok account, therealfrankcaprio has over 1.6 million followers. He has also used his fame to stand for issues such as unequal access to the judicial system in the US . 'In his memory, may we all strive to lead with more empathy, more understanding, and more heart, just as he did every single day,' said his son. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Singapore Parliament releases seating plan for 15th term: Find out who is sitting where Singapore 3 people taken to hospital after fire in Bukit Merah flat Singapore There's no 'I' in team: What PM Wong's National Day Rally message means for Singapore Singapore 3 Sengkang Green Primary pupils suspended for bullying classmate, with 1 of them caned: MOE World Israel says it has taken first steps of military operation in Gaza City Life Why should we bear the burden of budget meals and app discounts, some hawkers ask Business Chinese brands like Pop Mart, BYD, Joocyee expanding into S'pore as gateway to Asean market Opinion How not to use AI is a skill Singapore must master
