August 21, 2025 | 11:57 am
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - TV Famous Judge Frank Caprio has passed away from recurring cancer at age 88, just a day after he’d asked for prayers from beloved followers. According to a statement posted to his Instagram account, the former Providence, Rhode Island, judge “passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”
Judge Frank Caprio, who earned the nickname “the nicest judge in the world,” had millions of social media followers and received multiple Daytime Emmy Award nominations for his heartwarming viral court moments from the show "Caught in Providence."
“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,” the caption of the post read. “His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.”
Local reports state that Gov. Dan McKee has directed all Rhode Island flags to be lowered to half-staff as a tribute that will remain in place until the day of his burial.
“He will be remembered not only as a respected judge, but as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend,” the post continued. “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.”
Judge Frank Caprio and “Caught in Providence”
Beloved Judge Frank Caprio garnered social media fame over his courtroom clips, known for the way he handed rulings with compassion. As a result, the former Rhode Island Judge earned his own reality show titled “Caught in Providence,” which aired on local access television for the years between 2018 and 2020.
The show soon caught the attention of major national outlets like NBC News, which paved the way for Prime Video to acquire the streaming rights. From there, Judge Frank Caprio’s popularity soared to even greater heights.
Judge Frank Caprio and his Social Media Presence
After his courtroom clips went viral on TikTok, the “Nicest Judge in the World” quickly amassed a massive online following. Over the years, Judge Frank Caprio has drawn in more than three million Instagram followers and 1.6 million fans on TikTok.
Judge Frank Caprio Viral Court Moments
The legacy of Judge Frank Caprio will live on through a string of his viral court moments, where he often ruled trials in the most comforting ways. Here are some of the most beloved ones:
The 96-Year-Old Father Speeding with Handicapped Son to the Doctor
A viral clip captured Judge Caprio tearing up as he listened to the story of a 96-year-old man on trial for speeding. The elderly father explained that he had only been driving fast to rush his disabled son to a medical appointment.
Mom’s Fate Decided by Beloved 6-year-old Daughter
Judge Frank Caprio invited a young girl to help decide her mother’s parking fine, and she opted for a reduced penalty. With a warm smile, Caprio then told the mother to use the money for their breakfast instead.
Five Days in Jail
Judge Caprio chose to dismiss a single mother’s speeding ticket after her young child, with innocent sincerity, suggested a punishment of “five days in jail.”
A Woman who Admitted Guilty
During her trial with Judge Caprio, an elderly woman candidly told him she was “not going to waste your time.” Her honesty moved the former Rhode Island judge, who responded by lowering her fine.
A Crying New Mom
A new mother struggling with postpartum emotions broke down in tears after discovering a pile of tickets and a boot on her car. The heartfelt moment when Judge Caprio gently comforted her in the courtroom quickly went viral online.
Judge Frank Caprio’s passing leaves behind a legacy far greater than the courtroom. Through his empathy, humor, and unwavering kindness, he reminded the world that justice could be carried out with compassion.
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