Seattle "superhero" Phoenix Jones loses state job after arrest

(CBS/KIRO/AP) SEATTLE - Seattle's self-proclaimed superhero Phoenix Jones has lost his secret identity and now, his day job.

Pictures: Phoenix Jones unmasked

The masked crime-fighter, who's real name is Ben Fodor, was informed by the state Department of Social and Health Services he could no longer work with vulnerable children because of his Oct. 9 arrest for investigation of assault.

He says he was breaking up a late night fight and used pepper spray in self defense.

The SeattlePI.com reports the 23-year-old has not been charged but the case is still before the city attorney.

An assault conviction would ban him permanently from working with vulnerable people.

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