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> The word is they are throwing out Miranda for this

What does this mean?

There is a recent tweet claiming a "public safety exemption" will be used to bypass Miranda rights. That said, I'm not sure exactly what that means, either.

https://twitter.com/abc/status/325417178927083524

Then educate yourself. It's just a google search away.

Wikipedia: There is also a "public safety" exception to the requirement that Miranda warnings be given before questioning: for example, if the defendant is in possession of information regarding the location of an unattended gun or there are other similar exigent circumstances which require protection of the public, the defendant may be questioned without warning and his responses, though incriminating, will be admissible in evidence.

Thanks. Good tip regarding this "google" site. Wikipedia looks pretty interesting, too.

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