As I understand it, its the difference between "intelligence" and evidence.
Evidence is stuff that will/can be introduced in a trial. Only information gotten after a Miranda warning can be introduced at trial without objection… its being thrown out.
Intelligence is stuff you want to know but will not be introduced in a trial. There is all kinds of stuff that the gov. would like to get in this case that has no bearing on the guilt/innocence of the "alleged" bomber: links to terrorist groups, accomplices, etc. (It is pretty much understood that what with all the evidence independent of what the kid says the gov. has an ironclad case.)
The Miranda warning also includes the right to have a lawyer. Just hearing this usually causes most people to ask for one. (Well, at least it should!) Once the lawyer is involved, getting intelligence gets more difficult.
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