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ARCHIVE: Providence, Rhode Island – 10 August 2017
1. Providence Municipal Court chief judge Frank Caprio introducing himself, UPSOUND (English) "Hi my name is Frank Caprio, I am chief judge of the Providence Municipal Court. We handle all traffic cases, we’re in the city of Providence, as well as petty misdemeanors and environmental matters in the city. I’ve been on the bench since 1985. I enjoy my job immeasurably."
2. Caprio talking with court staff
3. Various of Code of Ordinances for the city of Providence, Rhode Island
4. Court gavel
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Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ”Caught in Providence,″ died. He was 88.
His official social media accounts said Wednesday the 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 dismissing tickets or showing kindness even when he handed out justice.
Caprio’s show was filmed in his courtroom and featured his folksy humor and compassion. Clips from the show have had more than 1 billion views on social media.
During his time on the bench, Caprio developed a persona at odds with many TV judges — more sympathetic and less confrontational and judgmental.
In his bite-sized segments on YouTube, Caprio is often seen empathizing with those in his courtroom.
Many of the infractions are also relatively minor, from failing to use a turn signal to a citation for a loud party.
Caprio also used his fame to address issues like unequal access to the judicial system.
Caprio retired from Providence Municipal Court in 2023 after nearly four decades behind the bench.
According to his biography, Caprio came from humble beginnings, the second of three boys growing up in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island.
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