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Judge Frank Caprio, Known for Compassionate Courtroom Style, Dies at 88

‘In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world—just as he did every day,’ a statement on his instagram said.
Judge Frank Caprio, Known for Compassionate Courtroom Style, Dies at 88
Providence Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio sits on the bench in Providence, R.I., on Aug. 10, 2017. Michelle R. Smith/AP Photo
Haika Mrema
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Retired Judge Frank Caprio, the Rhode Island municipal judge whose compassion in the courtroom made him a viral figure across television and social media, died Aug. 20 at the age of 88 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

News of his passing was announced on his official Instagram account, which shared a photo of the late judge along with a tribute.
Haika Mrema
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Haika Mrema is a freelance entertainment reporter for The Epoch Times. She is an experienced writer and has covered entertainment and higher-education content for platforms such as Campus Reform and Media Research Center. She holds a B.B.A. from Baylor University where she majored in marketing.