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Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in Rhode Island court, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, known for his compassion in Rhode Island court, dies at 88

Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday.  Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering …

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Frank Caprio, judge who drew huge audience on reality show with his compassion, dies at age 88 from cancer

Frank Caprio, judge who drew huge audience on reality show with his compassion, dies at age 88 from cancer

Facebook Tweet Email Link 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 …

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Beloved Judge Frank Caprio, of ‘Caught in Providence,’ dies – NBC Boston

Beloved Judge Frank Caprio, of ‘Caught in Providence,’ dies – NBC Boston

Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio has died after a cancer diagnosis, according to posts on his popular social media pages. Relatives confirmed his death to NBC affiliate WJAR on Wednesday, a day after he’d asked followers from a hospital bed for their prayers. “Unfortunately I’ve had a setback, I’m back in the hospital now and I’m coming to you …

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