Beloved TV Judge Dies

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August 21, 2025

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The Top Tip

Frank Caprio: 1936-2025

A Rhode Island judge who became a television and social media star has passed away.

  • The news: Frank Caprio died yesterday at 88. He had battled pancreatic cancer for the last two years. Caprio was a National Guard veteran and former politician who then spent almost 40 years as a municipal court judge in Providence.

  • His impact: Caprio was renowned for his compassion. He starred on Caught in Providence, a syndicated television series that depicted his courtroom. His rulings often drew national media attention and frequently went viral on social media platforms like TikTok. Amazon Prime streams adapted versions of his TV show.

  • The reaction: Rhode Island’s state agencies and buildings will fly flags at half-staff in honor of Caprio. “Judge Caprio embodied the spirit of Rhode Island and its people. He truly saw the humanity in everyone, and his compassion inspired countless acts of kindness across the world," state legislative leaders said in a statement.

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