Wiley was the first Black judge to sit on the Rhode Island District and Superior courts. As a jurist, a civic leader, and all around gentleman, he gave so much to our community and made Rhode Island a better place, said United States Senator Jack Reed at Wiley s passing. We are forever grateful to the Wiley family and their legacy of service and equal rights and opportunity for all. GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST I was saddened to hear of Judge Wiley s passing. A veteran, a brilliant legal mind, and RI’s first Black judge, he helped pave the way for a new generation of talented, diverse lawyers to serve on our courts. I m keeping his family in my thoughts during this difficult time, said Governor Gina Raimondo.