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Funeral services announced for Frank Caprio, known as America’s ‘nicest judge’

The Rhode Island Convention Center will open at 3 p.m. Thursday for anyone wishing to pay their respects after the death of ...

Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio, whose empathy in court earned him fame online, dies at 88

Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio, who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ...

Frank Caprio, Kind Judge on Rhode Island TV, Dies at 88

A longtime municipal judge, he became a social media star for “Caught in Providence,” which viewers said showed his ...

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

Judge Frank Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, ...

‘A Rhode Island treasure’: Local leaders saddened by death of Judge Frank Caprio

Reactions, condolences and memories from local leaders have been pouring in following the news of the death of "America's ...
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Caprio public remembrance to be held at RI Convention Center, funeral mass at Providence Cathedral

The location for funeral services for former Judge Frank Caprio have been announced by Caprio's family on the judge's ...

RI actress Viola Davis honors Judge Frank Caprio's life. Here's what she said.

Viola Davis, award-winning actress who grew up in Central Falls, posted on Instagram mourning Judge Frank Caprio, who died Aug. 20 at the age of 88. "Rest in peace to my fellow Rhode Islander and a ...
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‘America’s nicest judge’: Rhode Island mourns passing of Judge Frank Caprio

Frank Caprio, America's nicest judge, died Wednesday, after what family called in a social media post, "a long and courageous ...