In December 2025, Snopes readers sent us mail asking about a video apparently of Judge Frank Caprio, a Providence, Rhode ...

Before the Brown University shooting, Providence was globally known for Judge Frank Caprio, whose kind judgements and humane ...

Judge Frank Caprio, who starred for two seasons on the syndicated courtroom show Caught in Providence and became a social media star in clips displaying his compassion, kindness and empathy, died ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The news of retired Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio’s death Wednesday devastated his fans around the world and those who were close with him. Caprio, 88, was known for his ...

Frank Caprio, the colorful municipal judge who presided over cases in his Rhode Island courtroom on Caught in Providence, died Wednesday. He was 88. His death after "a long and courageous battle with ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Frank Caprio, who served as a judge for the Providence Municipal Court for almost 40 years, has died. He was 88. Caprio’s death was confirmed on Wednesday by his son, Frank T ...

Beloved Providence Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who died last week at the age of 88, will be laid to rest on Friday, Aug. 29 following public visiting hours on Thursday, Aug. 28. Star of the ...

Judge Frank Caprio, the longtime Providence, RI, judge whose acts of compassion in the courtroom inspired millions around the world, died Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the age of 88 after a battle with ...