Frank Caprio, the retired Rhode Island judge who won hearts worldwide for his compassion in the courtroom, has died at the age of 88. His family announced his passing on Wednesday, describing him as a ...

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 ...

Judge Frank Caprio, who is known for his heartwarming viral court moments, has died. He was 88. According to a statement shared on his official Facebook page, the former Providence, Rhode Island, ...

In December 2025, a video circulated online appearing to show Judge Frank Caprio telling a story about how he found Barron Trump, son of U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, ...

In December 2025, Snopes readers sent us mail asking about a video apparently of Judge Frank Caprio, a Providence, Rhode Island-based, judge famous for his court cases that aired on the television ...