S US. Department of Justice hited States Attorney Southern District of Texas HO Latin, foe 1 Hoa, Tt 7082 March 12,19922 Barbara Palmer, Esq. 202 Fast Alazo Brenham, Texas 77833 Rei_Mz, Lindy Ronerkemp Dear Ms. Palmer: As you know from our telephone discussions, I am the Assistant United states Attorney with primary responsibility for the prosecution of my et ali, which is pending trial in the Southern District of Texas. under docket number H-91-175, This letter is to confirm that your client, Lindy Honerkamp, has provided assistance to federal law enforcencnt officers assigned to this case. Ms. Honerkanpe\e volunteered aasistance bas been essentially ona of acquisition and analysis of public records. This assistance has been helpful, and 1 convey the appreciation of the entire investigation team for her efforti Hs. Honerkamp has not been compensated in any regard by the Department of Justice or the Treasury Department for her assistance to federal investigators in connection vith this case. She has in no respect acted in any agency capacity for the Government, and haa not been registered as a confidential informant.” T am not aware of any direct involvement of Hs. Honerkamp vith the events, individuals or entities which are the Subjects of this indictment, and thus do not consider her as a potential trial witness, Despite the general nature of Hs. Honerkanp's assistance to federal law enforcenent officers, acta and threats of intim{ tation or retaliation against her vhich relate directly to such assistance could constitute violations of federal criminal law. I underatand that you and Ma. fonerkamp have documented various acts of possible intimidation or retaliation and plan to present these to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review Ey agents not assigned to this case. . 001Barbara Palner, eq. March 12, 1992 Page two Very truly yours, RONALD G. woos United States Attorney