I actually believe that was the standard operating procedure at the time of the JonBenet case - since then, the media has lost almost all its ethics, but they seem to have just forgotten about the Burke speculation. If something brought it up again, I think they'd be all over it. But I don't think most of the public thinks a little boy did it, so they don't want to get people angry, especially as Burke keeps such a low profile. I don't think most people want the whole thing dug up again, but if juicy info came out, then I do think the media would look into it extensively, like with the Ramsey grand jury stuff.
BBM. Burke does have rights. He's been officially cleared. The media can not name him a suspect unless police name him a suspect. All kinds of "juicy" tidbits may come out as rumors but I doubt even the tabloids will publish them now unless cops confirm it is tied to the criminal investigation.
JMO