came forward

Those who came forward say they want to take what has been a deeply traumatic experience and channel it into something positive - namely warning other women about McDonald before he is released.

"Violet", from Virginia Beach in the US, came forward to a police officer based in her school.

But as word of his arrest got around, other people came forward with tips.

Five women came forward in a Los Angeles Times investigation and stated that Franco abused his power as their teacher at his film school.

Some of his victims came forward to complain about Cox's behaviour after hearing or reading about police action against him on the radio and in local newspapers.