i was charged by police and my employer fired me because it made the news. My name was in the paper and news, but nothing to do where i worked...can he do this?

No. If your employer terminated you for a reason unconnected to your workplace it is a wrongful dismissal and you are owed severance. I would encourage you to visit the severance pay calculator our firm has developed to see what you are owed (www.SeverancePayCalculator.com). I would also encourage you to contact us an set up an appointment with one of our employment lawyers.