Today, some wannabe molester actually used the "Do you know who my dad is?!" line on me as I threw him out of a club. Turns out his dad is my boss's brother. I'm now searching for a new job. FML
Depending on where you live, this actually may be illegal, as retaliatory firing for protecting a victim usually ends up with the company being found liable for allowing crime to happen. Look at Blizzard. Same thing.
You may be out of a job, but you saved someone from a traumatic experience. Keep your head up OP, good things will come your way.
No way you could have known OP. I wish you the best of luck finding a job