Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, confirmed to CBS News. Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court,

The viral judge on social media, Frank Caprio, died at the age of 88. he was battling cancer.

His courtroom gained national recognition through the television series Caught in Providence, which highlighted his compassionate approach and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 2021.