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Other people put themselves at greater risk than I, in the sense that they came forward and appeared on camera.

From Salon ● Oct. 16, 2026

Instead, Cohen said the women who reported him immediately only wanted to ensure Weinberg couldn’t use the photos to blackmail them — and those who came forward later were likely motivated by monetary gain.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The inquiry has previously said areas are chosen for investigation based on criteria including how victims and survivors were treated when they came forward, and whether opportunities to prevent harm were missed.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

After the women came forward, the actor was dropped from the finale of “And Just Like That” and was fired from CBS drama “The Equalizer.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

Father Olufemi was already stepping away, smiling, and in his place, several warriors came forward.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray


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