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Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, ...
Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “ Caught in ...
The pride of Rhode Island spent nearly 40 years on the bench, and cases were filmed in his courtroom for more than two decades.
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.
The Rhode Island jurist passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced on social media. Caprio served as chief judge of the municipal court of Providence, Rhode Island, from ...
Judge Frank Caprio, the jurist called " the nicest judge in the world ," died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a battle with pancreatic cancer, his family confirmed through social media.
Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88. According to a statement ...
The judge went on a pilgrimage in 2024 to Lourdes, France, for the betterment of his health. During his February 2025 interview with EWTN News In Depth, Caprio shared that his faith in God and the ...
Caprio, of Rhode Island, died following a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer," a post on his Facebook page said Wednesday.
Caprio announced his cancer diagnosis in 2023 and transitioned to a ceremonial chief judge emeritus role. Longtime Providence Municipal Court Chief Judge Frank Caprio died Wednesday, Aug. 20, after a ...
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.
"Caught in Providence", filmed in his courtroom, drew millions of viewers worldwide, with clips amassing over a billion views across social media platforms.