Judge Frank Caprio built a reputation as the “nicest judge in the world” after videos from inside his courtroom went viral on social media platforms. Caprio became a well-known face on social media thanks to the videos showing him dishing out fair ...

In a statement on Wednesday, he wrote: "Whether you grew up watching Judge Caprio on television or first saw his kindness touch lives around the world on social media, there is no question that his legacy will leave a lasting mark across generations."

Born in 1936 in Providence, Rhode Island, Caprio served as a judge from 1985 to 2023. He gained national recognition for his fair and humane courtroom demeanor, often forgiving minor offenses and offering kind words, especially to those in financial or personal hardship.

Frank Caprio, known as the nicest judge in the world and who found fame as host of the show “Caught in Providence,” has died at age 88 following a long battle with pancreatic cancer.

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 1985 to 2023. He is survived by his wife Joyce Caprio, five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.