Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88
August 20, 2025
Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence″ died Tuesday. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Tuesday 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. Caprio’s show was filmed in his courtroom and featured folksy humor and compassion. During his time on the bench, Caprio developed a persona at odds with many TV judges — more sympathetic and less judgmental and often empathizing with people in his courtroom.