"The Kindest Judge in the World" Frank Caprio Dies at 88

His stories from the courtroom have long become viral content on TikTok and YouTube, and millions of people have come to love him for his kindness and humanity, writesBBC.

Caprio worked in Providence, Rhode Island, for over 40 years. His decisions often went beyond the formal framework: he took into account people's life circumstances, joked, supported them, and sometimes invited the defendants' children to sit next to him on the bench.

Caprio's courtroom style has spawned dozens of billion-view clips online: from touching moments to funny "mini-courtroom" episodes.

The judge's TikTok videos garnered over 5 million views. He had almost 3.5 million followers on Instagram, who saw him not only as a stern judge, but also as a person who reminded them that kindness works even where the law reigns.

Frank Caprio's Show Caught in Providence He was nominated for an Emmy three times, and he himself received two personal nominations. "His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on the hearts of everyone who knew him," his family said in a farewell post.

Frank Caprio was married to his wife Joyce for almost 60 years, and he had five children, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. His son David asked his father's fans to "spread a little kindness" in his memory.