"Claimed Responsibility"

I have thought for a long time that any news source (television, newspaper, or magazine) should stop using the phrase "claimed responsibility" to report a terrorist group identifying themselves as the cause of a terroristic, or other criminal, act. I'm concerned that the phrase gives the perpetrators a sense of notoriety, or at least that the responsibility is something to be "claimed" (like a prize) rather than something for which one should be ashamed of and be held accountable. I think the phrase instead should be that said group is "suspected" (like any crime suspect), or that "no one has as yet been charged."

"Claimed responsibility" is a standard phrase used by much of the excellent news media. But when I hear it, it just sounds like sloppy, thoughtless, irresponsible, and potentially damaging journalism. I feel like it potentially only encourages perpetrators to be the first in line for fame in being identified with a crime or act of terrorism. And, particularly in a climate of increasing terrorism, encouraging perpetrators is the last thing that any of us want.