A retired judge who became an internet sensation for showing compassion in a courtroom has died. Caprio’s official social media accounts said he died on Aug 20 after a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” The Associated Press reported.

Frank Caprio recorded a video of himself, which was posted on his official Instagram account, a few hours before he passed away.

Judge Frank Caprio built a reputation as the “nicest judge in the world” after videos from inside his courtroom went viral on social media platforms. Caprio became a well-known face on social media thanks to the videos showing him dishing out fair ...