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CAUGHT IN PROVIDENCE: Is 80-Year Old Frank Caprio The Most Compassionate Municipal Court Judge In America?

Judge Frank Caprio calls children to come up on the bench to help pass judgment on their parents and he works out payment plans for people who are struggling.

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An 80-year-old judge is an unlikely viral video sensation, but somehow Municipal Court Judge Frank Caprio has been winning hearts and clicks on Facebook with a mix of compassion, humor and a rotating cast of the poor souls who have been ticketed in the city of Providence.

For anyone who has ever spent time in municipal court for a traffic violation or various other charges that can be issued, you know it can be a long and tedious process. Many times a judgment is handed down that, while sticking to the letter of the law, seems to be served without a whole lot of compassion for the offender. A Rhode Island municipal court judge decided to change all that, and run his court according to the ‘golden rule’, with oftentimes amazing results.

“For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.” Matthew 7:2 (KJV)

Judge Frank Caprio, at the age of 80, has become an Internet sensation because of how he operates his municipal court room. He uses humor, shows compassion, and does his level best to serve the interests of both the residents and government of Providence, Rhode Island. He has a soft and tender hear, but a pushover he absolutely is not. After you’ve watched a handful of these videos, you will be wishing Judge Caprio was handling your case the next time you get a ticket.

80-year-old judge becomes unlikely internet star

FROM CBS NEWS: Videos featuring the kind-hearted judge have now reached hundreds of millions of views. Judge Frank Caprio calls children to come up on the bench to help pass judgment on their parents and makes high schoolers promise to attend college in return for dropping tickets. He works out payment plans for people who are struggling. Occasionally he loses patience, especially when he thinks the person is trying to give him “a snow job.” He even gets laughs when he turns down pleas for a break.

The judge thinks he’s gone viral because people have lost faith in government and are accustomed to institutions coming down hard without regard for personal circumstances.

“I think I should take into consideration whether somebody is sick and whether their mother died and whether they have kids who are starving,” he said. “I don’t wear a badge under my robe. I wear a heart under my robe.”

One video features a woman who had racked up tickets and fines of $400. She broke down as she described trying to pick up the pieces after her son was stabbed to death.

“I’m just really having a tough time, your honor,” she told the judge through tears, as Caprio listened attentively. “I don’t think anyone in their lifetime would ever want to experience that,” he told her.

“It’s the worst feeling in the world. I feel so empty and lost,” she replied. He dismissed the tickets. The case has been viewed nearly 170 million times on Facebook and given subtitles in nine languages.

People from around the world weigh in on the videos about the judge’s tender-hearted approach and the American court system, something Caprio mentions with pride.

“I may be adding just a little bit more understanding toward the United States system of government and how it works, that we are a decent peace-loving people, and not how we’re being portrayed in other parts of the world,” he said.

He learned his compassion from his father, an immigrant from Italy and fruit peddler-turned-milkman, who would pay milk bills for customers who fell behind, even though his own family lived in a cold-water flat with few resources of their own.

Frank Caprio taught high school history to support himself as he attended law school at Boston’s Suffolk University at night. After building a law practice, he became a part-time judge on the municipal court in 1985, hearing mostly non-criminal matters. A few years later, his brother, Joe, began filming the proceedings, calling the show “Caught in Providence.”

It has aired locally since then, but Caprio’s fame took off after shorter clips started appearing on Facebook last year, posted by Joe’s production company and Sociable, a Providence social media company.

“Uncle Joe” as he’s known to online fans, says his brother is the same off camera as on, and he has a good message for America and the world.

“He’s like a father figure to the world,” he said. “He’s a senior gentleman. When he says something, they listen.”

People who come into court are given the chance to opt out of being filmed, and a handful did on one recent morning. But most didn’t seem to mind, including Judy Barros, who has watched the show for years and appeared before him twice.

“If you have a problem, he listens,” she said, shortly after he dismissed a ticket for parking in a no-parking zone, even though she had a disability placard.

When he’s not on the bench, the judge has a busy law firm, owns an oceanfront restaurant and keeps up an active social life as the head of a sprawling family. President Donald Trump’s ex-wife, Marla Maples, stayed in Caprio’s guesthouse with mutual friends earlier this month. The following night, he had dinner with talk show host Regis Philbin.

Singer Paula Abdul is considered a member of the family after she started dating his son, John, six years ago. Another son, Frank T. Caprio, was the Democratic nominee for Rhode Island governor in 2010.

Back in the courtroom, Caprio said he’s not trying to change the world, but he’s trying to do his part. “In the final analysis, I’m only doing what my father taught me to do,” Caprio said. “I’m following his advice, and it resonated in the world.” source

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Newly-Elected Canadian Prime Minister Far Left Liberal Mark Carney Declares Economic War On The United States Says Canada Will ‘Respond With Force’ To US

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that the time of the United States leading the global economy is over, and declared Canada will “respond with force” to Trump

The people of Canada crave Far Left Liberal leadership, and with the election of global taxation climatologist Mark Carney, they are positively delirious with joy. They go from the Socialist frying pan of Justin Trudeau to the Marxist fire of this new prime minister. Funny thing, Canada acts like the United States needs them, we don’t, and maybe it’s time for them to find that out for themselves. I used to feel bad for Canadians, but I don’t any more, they have the leader they deserve. That’s the memo.

“But the liberal deviseth liberal things; and by liberal things shall he stand.” Isaiah 32:8 (KJB)

Carney whines “Our old relationship with the United States, a relationship based on steadily increasing integration, is over. The system of open global trade anchored by the United States – a system that Canada has relied on since the second world war, a system that while not perfect has helped deliver prosperity for a country for decades – is over,” he said. Ok great, just remember that the next time you need something like you always seem to do. I think we need a northern border wall.

Canada will ‘never’ yield to Trump’s threats as Prime Minister Carney declares election victory

FROM CNN: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his country would “never” yield to the United States as he declared victory in federal elections early Tuesday, following a campaign overshadowed by relentless provocations and steep trade tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The Liberal Party leader issued a stunning rebuke to Trump as he sent a message of unity to a divided nation, promising to “represent everyone who calls Canada home.”

“As I have been warning for months, America wants our land, our resources, our water, our country. But these are not idle threats. President Trump is trying to break us so that America can own us,” Carney said, as he hailed a remarkable reversal in fortune for his party. “That will never ever happen.”

Carney reiterated statements he made on the campaign trail about the vastly changed nature of Canada’s relationship with the United States.

“We are over the shock of the American betrayal but we should never forget the lessons. We have to look out for ourselves. And above all we have to take care of each other,” he said.

Voters have returned Canada’s Liberal Party to power for a fourth consecutive term but it remains to be seen whether Carney has won a majority or will need partners to govern. The Liberal’s victory was tempered by them appearing set to fall short of winning the 172 seats needed to govern without support from a smaller party. READ MORE

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NTEB PROPHECY NEWS PODCAST: Sensing Imminent Attack From Either Israel Or The United States, Iran Fortifies Underground Nuclear Sites

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The Institute for Science and International Security (ISIS) reported that Iran was fortifying its underground nuclear sites ahead of this weekend’s third round of nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration.

ISIS said satellite imagery showed Iran building a security perimeter around Mt. Kolang Gaz La, a mountain that sits atop two large underground tunnel complexes linked to the nearby Natanz nuclear facility. The massive security perimeter, which includes road grading and wall panels, isolates a sizable chunk of the mountain to limit access to the tunnel complex entrances. The north side of the new perimeter joins up with the existing barriers around the Natanz facility. That’s the memo.

“And them that had escaped from the sword carried he away to Babylon; where they were servants to him and his sons until the reign of the kingdom of Persia:” 2 Chronicles 36:20 (KJB)

On this episode of the Prophecy News Podcast, negotiations with Iran over their nuclear program continue to deteriorate, which honestly, baffles me why Trump is even engaging in them. Like Putin in Russia, the Ayatollah will break any and every deal he makes, and any deal made is only a delaying tactic to buy more time. Today we will give you all the latest updates on Iran and the nuclear program, along with our thoughts on who is more likely to launch the strike, Israel or the United States. We will also revisit our Friday Podcast on Abdullah Hashem Abu al-Sadiq, the man claiming to be the fulfillment of the biblical Antichrist. Evidentially, word reached him of our estimation of him as Antichrist, and he didn’t much care for that and issued a rebuttal. Also, Pope Francis was buried, mafia killer Sammy “The Bull” Gravano got saved, and North Korea has put soldiers on the ground to fight for Russia in Ukraine. Lots of end times news to talk about on this edition of the Prophecy News Podcast!

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NTEB SUNDAY SERVICE: Too Many Birthdays

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Is there such a thing as too many birthdays? There sure is if you waste the time the Lord has given to get something done for Him.

The wisest man that ever lived, King Solomon, has a lot to say about the true nature of life, and the inherent danger in having too many birthdays. The time to get something done for the Lord is when you have the time, opportunity and strength to do it. Preached live this morning at Bethany Baptist Church in Saint Augustine, Florida.

“Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;” Ecclesiastes 12:1 (KJB)

SUNDAY SERVICE STUDY NOTES: Too Many Birthdays

Too Many Birthdays

OT: 12 sons of Jacob, 12 tribes of Israel, 12 spies in Canaan, 12 stones in altar of Elijah, 12 minor prophets, 12 unleavened cakes in the Temple

NT: 12 apostles, 12 baskets of leftovers, Jesus is 12 years old teaching in the Temple, Jesus spoke of calling 12 legions of angels, 12 foundations and 12 gates in New Jerusalem, the 144,000 is 12 x 12,000, 24 elders in Revelation.

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Proverbs 1:7 (KJB)

“Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:5 (KJB)

“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.” Proverbs 3:5 (KJB)

“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” Proverbs 4:7 (KJB)

“For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, and he pondereth all his goings.” Proverbs 5:21 (KJB)

“Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:” Proverbs 6:6 (KJB)

“My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee.” Proverbs 7:1 (KJB)

“Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.” Proverbs 8:34 (KJB)

“Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.” Proverbs 9:6 (KJB)

“The hope of the righteous shall be gladness: but the expectation of the wicked shall perish.” Proverbs 10:28 (KJB)

“The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise.” Proverbs 11:30 (KJB)

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