Overview

• Relatives confirmed his death Wednesday, a day after he posted from a hospital bed asking followers for prayers.
• The longtime Providence Municipal Court judge served nearly 40 years before retiring in 2023.
• His Emmy-nominated show Caught in Providence and a large social media following brought global attention to his courtroom demeanor.
• He became known for rulings that considered defendants’ circumstances and often forgave traffic fines.
• Funeral arrangements had not been announced, and he is survived by his wife, Joyce, and five children.