Providence, Rhode Island 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 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.

Last week, Caprio posted a short video on Facebook about how he had “a setback,” was back in the hospital and was asking that people “remember me in your prayers.”

 

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.“The phrase, ‘With liberty and justice for all’ represents the idea that justice should be accessible to everyone. However it is not,” Caprio said in one video. “Almost 90% of low-income Americans are forced to battle civil issues like health care, unjust evictions, veterans benefits and, yes, even traffic violations, alone.”

 

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R. I. P.

 

 

very entertaining to watch 

@hotandsticky

So was "Turn 'em loose Bruce."

From all accounts a good man....

 

R.I.P.

8 hours ago, CMHomeboy78 said:

@hotandsticky

So was "Turn 'em loose Bruce."

Quite true.

My younger brother was a newly minted NY shyster back in the day when Judge Bruce Wright was presiding at the New York City Criminal Court.

As a family court lawyer he was often in the 100 Centre St. building and frequently witnessed the chaos coming out of Judge Wright's chambers.

Turn 'em loose Bruce was eventually brought down by pressure from municipal unions and others who faced a firestorm of "racial prejudice" accusations.

He ended his days as a "greeter" at a Walmart in Old Saybrook, Conn. near where he had gone to live.

"All's well that ends well."

He had a good run and positively affected many lives kudos your honor well done!my condolences to the bereaved.