The jurist from Rhode Island developed a persona at odds with many TV judges — more sympathetic and less confrontational and ...

He was 88. "Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic ...

Caprio served as a judge in Providence for almost 40 years and often went viral on social media for dismissing tickets from ...

The pride of Rhode Island spent nearly 40 years on the bench, and cases were filmed in his courtroom for more than two decades.

The reality star's death after "a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," was announced in a statement on Instagram.

Retired Judge Frank Caprio, known around the world as the “Nicest Judge in the World,” has died at the age of 88.

Judge Frank Caprio, who starred for two seasons on the syndicated courtroom show 'Caught in Providence' and became a social media star, died August 20 at 88.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Frank Caprio, who served as a judge for the Providence Municipal Court for almost 40 years, has died. He was 88. Caprio’s death was confirmed Wednesday by his son.

Judge Frank Caprio, 88, passed away on August 20, 2025. He was known to everyone for being featured on Caught in Providence. Following his sudden demise, the state agencies and flags of Rhode Island ...

Longtime Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge Frank Caprio died Wednesday, according to the court, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 88. Known for his wry humor and sense of empathy in ...

Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the ...

Just a day before his passing, Caprio shared a video from his hospital bed asking followers to pray for him. “Unfortunately, ...