Frank Caprio, 88, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island, died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He gained widespread online recognition as the host of Caught in Providence, filming proceedings in his courtroom and demonstrating folksy humor and compassion. Caprio frequently dismissed or reduced penalties for minor infractions and often empathized with defendants. His segments attracted more than one billion views on social media and showcased an approach to justice that emphasized kindness. Caprio also used his platform to highlight unequal access to the judicial system faced by low-income Americans.
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.
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.
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.
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