Renowned Judge Frank Caprio on lessons from the bench in his fight with pancreatic cancer

Judge Frank Caprio is renowned for the compassion he's shown on the bench, and now that kindness is finding its way back to him. CBS News Contributor David Begnaud sits down with the judge to reflect on his recent diagnosis with pancreatic cancer, the lessons he's learned from the bench, and the message he hopes to share with his international fanbase.

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[HimanshuSharma-oyss]

Words will fail to describe how much judge Caprio means to me. He's the epitome of unconditional love and kindness. My favourite human on this planet.❤

[themadwomanskitchen]

I'm so glad you interviewed Judge Caprio! He's a national treasure!

[louisemcroke]

Judge Caprio is a beautiful person. He sees people the way we all should-with kindness and compassion.

[michelez]

That's it! The tears started flooding when Victor came on. What a wonderful pair of good men.

[gitasingh]

Even Judge Caprio will never know how many people love him and pray for this Angel .❤

[davidhouse]

When Victor came out as a surprise I started crying i have been praying for the judge so glad he won now he needs to make it to 100 or older

[coffy]

This Man in an Angel among us. God sees all. Sending healing prayers to Judge Caprio.❤

[FERNANDOAMENDIVIL]

“IMAGINE a country where ALL judges were like him.”
~ HEAVEN 🌎N EARTH ~

[birddog]

I’m a grown man sitting here crying my eyes out.

[jessicaantico]

Victor is right— best man ever lived. Get well Judge, we are pulling for you!

[julievanderleest]

Judge Caprio is one of the kindest and most compassionate person there is. He is the kindest on the bench today.❤

[s.mirandacooper]

What a beautiful man. My God, how I wish there were more people like him. There is so much beauty and happiness in kindness; that’s all we really need for a better world.

[prayerwarrior]

Such a good man. I cry and pray for him. Hope all the love he has given comes back to him a thousandfold.🙏❤️

[Q-wzxv]

You are so so special Judge Caprio. Thank you for the kindness you showed to people that came to your court. We need more people in this world like you. God bless.

[shannonr]

This is EVERYONE'S father, his humility is palpable! What a wonderful man, to remind us all, to show a little mercy to mankind! Arizona is listening Judge! ❤🙏

[sergbustam]

A great, highly emotional video . Without a doubt Judge Caprio is a gift from God ! ! ! !

[anuraggoel]

We need people like him, and we should pray for his full recovery so that we can live a peaceful and holy existence on Earth.

[jjones]

Wouldn't it be a wonderful world if we were ALL like Judge Caprio? The kindness & compassion he shows toward people should be a measuring for us all!

[TheNutmeg]

May this legendary human gain a high rank in the heavens when his time on this mortal Earth ends. What an awesome dude.

[laurawilliams]

Judge Caprio's kindness and compassion is contagious. The way in which he serves others is so personal and meaningful. It's what we all need to see more of. It's what we need to see in our politicians. It's what we need to see in leaders. Character matters.