Judge Caprio featured on NBC Nightly News

If you were watching NBC Nightly News Tuesday night, you saw a familiar face.

Traffic court Judge Frank Caprio, who is the chief municipal judge in Providence, was profiled.

Caprio has gotten a national reputation for his empathy and cutting breaks for people in tough situations.

Caprio's court proceedings became famous from his show, "Caught in Providence."

The show was the brainchild of his brother.