American judge Frank Caprio.ARCHIVE

Star judge Frank Caprio, former Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence in the US, is coming to Sharjah to speak at the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2023). The famous Judge Caprio will be the keynote speaker at the opening of the IGCF 2023 on September 13. The event runs until September 14, when Caprio is also scheduled to receive recognition during the Sharjah Government Communication Award ceremony. Caprio is dubbed the “Nicest Judge in the World” for his compassionate rulings, which made him a global sensation after videos of his court proceedings became viral on social media with billions of views. Caprio, 86, became a social media superstar via “Caught in Providence,” a TV airing of his live court proceedings that started in 1987. “When I make a decision it can effect someone’s livelihood, their life and their families lives,” Caprio told The New York Post. “One thing I’ve committed myself to is to treat people with respect, compassion and understanding … and I try to place myself in the shoes of the people before me. He also has a soft spot for children, often allowing them to participate and help decide penalties to impose on their parents. “I don’t wear a badge under my robe — I wear a heart,” said Caprio, who was the Providence Municipal Court Judge since 1985 and now Chief Judge Emeritus. ICA/Expat Media
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