US EditionJudge Frank Caprio, Known for 'Caught in Providence,' Dies at 88
Frank Caprio, known as America’s Nicest Judge, inspired millions with his compassionate rulings and viral TV show, battling pancreatic cancer since 2023 before passing away peacefully.
- Judge Frank Caprio, the beloved Providence municipal court judge known for his TV show Caught in Providence, passed away on August 20, 2025, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
- In 2023, Caprio received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and openly asked his supporters for their prayers, highlighting how his strong Catholic faith and trust in prayer provide him with comfort and resilience.
- He gained international fame for his compassionate and empathetic judicial style, presiding over minor cases and often dismissing fines or inviting children to assist in judgments.
- His TV show attracted billions of views, earned multiple Daytime Emmy nominations, and his famous phrase, “Your case is dismissed,” became his signature.
- Caprio’s passing prompted public tributes, flags at half-staff in Rhode Island, and calls from his family to honor his memory by leading with empathy and kindness.
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Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88 - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday that 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.” He was known for dismiss…
Frank Caprio, who earned the title of the world's friendliest judge on the reality show Caught in Providence, has died at the age of 89 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He delighted viewers with his humor and compassion.
Frank Caprio, the American judge who became a television and internet sensation since the 2000s for his compassion and courteous behavior in the...
Judge Francesco Frank Caprio, known as “the nicest judge in the world,” died on Wednesday, August 20, at 88 years of age, from pancreatic cancer that was diagnosed in 2023, as his family has reported through their social networks. The American magistrate, whose network videos have millions of reproductions, achieved fame thanks to his Caught in Providence program, which was continuing his work on a Providence (Rhode Island) jury and later became…
The American judge, who became famous on social media, will be remembered as an inspiration of kindness, his family says.
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