Yes, this exactly! In general, of course debate and discussion is preferable for controversial stories that are legitimately in the public interest. This story did not need to be published: it may not even be truthful, it certainly wasn't in the public interest, and it aided a crime being committed against the subject. If they were to leave it up so people could discuss, scold, and correct their mistakes, there's no way in hell they should be allowed to make money of doing so...