Death Row Inmate Free, 200 Turkeys, Rhodes Scholar: News Nearby

There was plenty of news across Virginia and Washington, DC, on Monday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories from the past 24 hours.

• Fairfax Woman Named Rhodes Scholar
• Hikers Rescued After Fall From Cliff In McLean
• Thanksgiving 2017: NoVa, DC Travel Times, Gas Prices, Airports

Autistic Boy Assaulted By School Bus Driver In Fairfax County

A Fairfax County school bus driver and his aide have been charged with assaulting an autistic 11-year-old boy last month in two separate incidents on the way to school, authorities say.

Virginia Inmate, Once On Death Row, To Be Freed

Joseph Giarratano was convicted of the 1979 rape and capital murder of 15-year-old Michelle Kline and the murder of her mother, Toni Kline, in Norfolk, Virginia. But in 1991 — two days before he was slated for execution in the electric chair — his sentence was commuted. Now, he'll walk out of prison a free man.

Uber Driver Attacked By Rowdy Passengers In Springfield

Police are seeking two Uber passengers who reportedly assaulted and robbed a driver in Springfield. The two unruly passengers attacked the Uber driver and ran off with his iPhone and car keys, authorities say.

200 Turkeys Delivered To Needy Families In Alexandria

Thanks to a team of local partners, 200 needy families in Alexandria can celebrate Thanksgiving with a full table of food. Families received food donations Tuesday, Nov. 21, through Islamic Relief USA and local agencies.

Oakton Man To Pay $3.2M After Identity Fraud Scheme

A former bank vice president from Oakton faces prison time and will pay millions for losses relating to a fraud and identity theft scheme. The government believes Kirk Russel Marsh, 39, caused over $3.2 million in losses during his time as vice president at Virginia Commerce Bank and Fulton Bank.
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