America’s “Nicest Judge” Frank Caprio Dies at 88

Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island judge known worldwide as “the nicest judge” for his compassion in the courtroom, has died at 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Caprio, who rose from humble beginnings to serve as Providence’s chief municipal judge for nearly four decades, gained viral fame through his reality show Caught in Providence, where his lenient and empathetic rulings touched millions. His family, Rhode Island’s governor, and countless fans remembered him as a symbol of justice tempered with humanity.