Michael's False Gossip Spread

Overview
Michael spreads false rumors around the office in hopes of making everyone skeptical that the gossip is true so he could protect Stanley, whose secret he already revealed.

Aftermath
When Michael is brought to justice, he admits his fault but also says that one rumour is true, but Pam and Jim interrupt before he can say anything to admit the realness of their secret. Michael still wants to be fully honest, and eventually reveals Stanley's affair, causing Stanley to whack Michael's car with a crowbar in fury.