This is simple 'supply and demand'.
I hate to be the party-pooper, but as long as people are tuning in for NG's latest "bombshell", GR's "exclusive interview" or to see CA get snippy on LK... or picking up the latest People Magazine or NE, there is a market to sell the sensationalism of the case. And if paying a license fee for some videos or pictures will help make it more sensational and draw more viewers, you can bet they're going to do it. The media doesn't exist as a public service. They're in it for the money. (Maybe that's a misconception I should post in the "Myth-Busters" sticky.)
The viewers/audience/public (i.e., you and me) create the demand for this stuff. No one cares WHY you buy that fabric softener or breakfast cereal... as long as you DO!
Forget the distaste you feel. Consider the ROI. Let's say the MSM has collectively paid $200,000 for various photos and videos. How much ad revenue do you think that has generated? Millions? Not only have they paid, but I would imagine those who made the decision to do so will be receiving hefty bonuses this year.
Anyway, I'm just saying you guys should be informed about the 'where' and 'why'. And I'm not even advocating that WS'ers boycott anything, because you/we make up such a small percentage of the revenue-generating public that it wouldn't matter to anyone.
I'm just saying that while we might find it distasteful that KC, the A's or JB or anyone involved are making money off this case... they can do so because people like us make it possible.