I don't eat everything I see. And I don't believe everything I read or hear on the Media. It takes little to either start a rumour or whispering campaign, especially if the person or persons are disliked in the first place. I am sure you will admit like myself there are people around where you live and if someone in a position of trust or respect told you that he or she did an unpleasant deed last week you would believe it, especially if the individual had in your eyes the ability to carry it out. I hope this helps someway in my explanation.