i heard that - You're blaming the rumor instead of taking responsibility. I

You're blaming the rumor instead of taking responsibility. It's like you're a kid who spilled juice and blamed the juice.

I heard that. I heard that the kid spilled juice. I didn’t do it. I’m not the one who spilled it.

I heard that. I heard that the dog ate my homework. I didn’t do it. I’m not the one who ate it.

I heard that. I heard that the teacher got fired. I didn’t do it. I’m not the one who fired her.