He was providing the reason for why the authors would have published the photos (by using Fox News as an example), not defending or justifying their having done so.

Oh I see. Not sure how to rephrase - but what I really mean is my very last statement - the author doesn't truly believe that it was wrong to take these photos so strongly that they aren't doing the same - they just know these photos are controversial enough to attract attention - and that's what they're after. I'm sorry if it's confusing...