Social media sensation Judge Frank Caprio on compassion, kindness and his cancer diagnosis
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Judge Frank Caprio is renowned for his sense of humor and mercy on the bench.
His TV show "Caught in Providence," which highlights his day-to-day life reviewing traffic cases and misdemeanors in Rhode Island, became syndicated around the country in 2018 for five years. Thanks to social media, it turned the 87-year-old into a renowned figure around the world.
What has captivated Caprio's millions of fans over the past year is his ongoing battle with pancreatic cancer, which he completed treatment for just a few weeks ago. The octogenarian decided to go public with his diagnosis to motivate others, hoping his survival would be an inspiration. He said he is doing well so far but is relying on prayer.
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