all i can say is don’t get drawn in to it.
People make stuff to talk about even if there’s nothing to talk about! Someone may have tried to guess at something (adding 2 & 2 and got 5) and putting it out there as truth, but even if bits of it are true, only you know and you haven’t spoken to anyone which is a good thing, speaking to the right people is good, those that will get you out and safe and legally supported.
They can speak about whatever they want and he will fuel whatever fires he can, but you still know.
Try to stay well away from their dramas, and be with you, with your new direction, continuing to travel onwards and away and up!
warmest wishes xxKS