Judge Pays Man’s Fine as He Treks 5 Miles to Court with Barely a Dollar in His Possession
Judge Extends a Helping Hand to Man with Fine After He Walks Five Miles to Court with Less Than a Dollar to His Name
Chief Judge Frank Caprio, the star of the popular show “Caught in Providence,” where real people have their cases heard in court, demonstrated an act of kindness that this man will surely never forget.
Having walked for over an hour and a half just to attend the court meeting, with only 92 cents in his bank account, the man faced parking violations that he couldn’t afford to pay. However, Judge Caprio not only waived the fines but went above and beyond to offer his assistance in the name of justice.
This heartwarming moment from “Caught in Providence” has deeply touched the nation.
The case involved a motorist named Daniel Murray, who had accumulated seven violations, five of which were parking tickets. The fines and fees amounted to a hefty $250, a sum Murray was unable to come up with at the moment.
When faced with the fines, Murray expressed his gratitude to Judge Caprio and inquired if there was any flexibility in paying the money back.
He candidly shared, “I’m just in a bit of a financial situation.”
Upon learning that Murray had walked five miles to get to the Rhode Island courthouse, Judge Caprio asked if he could afford to take an Uber back.
Murray replied, “I have no money. Not right now,” while mentioning that he runs youth lacrosse programs.
In a generous act of kindness, Judge Caprio decided to help the struggling man by offering $25 from the Philomena Fund, named after his mother, to cover an Uber ride back home.
The grateful motorist accepted the offer, saying, “Thank you very much. You saved me a great deal of time today – and money.”
But Judge Caprio’s benevolence didn’t stop there.
“We’re gonna help you out with these fines,” the chief judge declared, “we’re going to use this fund to pay for your fine, so you’re gonna be all set.”
Totally speechless, Murray expressed his gratitude, saying, “Wow, thank you so much. That’s more than generous.”
Judge Caprio further advised, “You got 25 bucks to take an Uber. And you got this now. Let’s hope things turn out for you.”
However, the judge placed one condition on Murray’s good fortune.
“That’s only half the battle. Right. That’s our part, you have to do your part,” Judge Caprio explained.
He urged Murray to help someone else in the future, considering that many people out there face similar problems, and he now has the opportunity to make a difference in their lives.
The touching clip of this encounter has been shared on Facebook, and viewers have been quick to react to this heartfelt act of compassion.
One Facebook user commented, “This judge is so impressive!”
“He’s just a fantastic judge full of compassion,” echoed another.
A third viewer added, “This program has helped me see there is a lot of good left in the world.”
Indeed, there is.