Frank Caprio Remembering the World's Nicest Judge and His Lasting Legacy of Compassion.
Frank Caprio was a well-respected American judge best known for serving as chief judge of the Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court. Born on November 24, 1936, Caprio gained international recognition and maintained a loyal fan base from his reality courtroom TV show Caught in Providence, which showcased his wise, witty, and empathetic approach to serving justice. This style of his earned him the status of "the nicest judge in the world" and made his court appearances go viral on social media as millions were amazed by his fairness and kindness in handling trivial legal cases like traffic violations and small crimes. The popularity of Frank Caprio increased because he was able to be warm and humorous in exercising judicial acumen, often exercising leniency and exercising compassion towards defendants, creating a kind environment that was rare in courtrooms. In Providence, he presided over almost four decades' worth of cases, leaving a lasting impression of fairness ...