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Exhibit 29, Email: RE: Blue Flame Medical Incoming Wire 450 Million (Document 132-29)

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Exhibit 29, Document 132-29, filed May 7, 2021 in Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD: a chain of emails from March 25, 2020 among Chain Bridge Bank, N.A. personnel with the subject Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million, including a page marked Plaintiff's Trial Exhibit 527. In the top message, Heather Schoeppe writes to Mike Richardson that John and David were going to reach out to confirm the information because they are very skeptical, and that if it ends up being real they discussed putting them on ICS. Earlier messages report that Mike Gula with Blue Flame Medical is expecting a wire from the State of California for 450 Million.

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Date
2021-05-07

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“Exhibit 29, Email: RE: Blue Flame Medical Incoming Wire 450 Million (Document 132-29).” Original at ecf.vaed.uscourts.gov, dated 2021-05-07. Archived at Pandemic Darlings, https://pandemicdarlings.com/source-documents/2021-05-07-gov-uscourts-vaed-477405-132-29/, SHA-256 2452d5cf65bd1383a112e9700b4ae60e3b0e289dc7ca41750b5fc37f481aa768.

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EXHIBIT 29
Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD     Document 132-29     Filed 05/07/21     Page 1 of 5 PageID#
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To:
From:
Sent:
Subject:
Hi Mike,
Mike Richardson[mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com]
Heather Schoeppe
Wed 3/25/2020 5:46 :33 PM
RE: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million
John and David were going to reach out to him to confirm the information b/c they are very skeptical about this. If it ends up
being real, then we discussed putting them on ICS. Would it be possible for Maria to prepare ICS paperwork tomorrow in
case it goes that way? They said we would need it off of the books asap. They just think it seems very strange a company
established 2 days ago would get awarded this huge contract from California. I'll keep you posted and thanks for telling me to
reach out to them.
Have a great evening,
Heather
Heather Schoeppe
Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-2005
Office
(703) 748-7383
Direct
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 5:12 PM
To: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million
Hey Heather - tried to call you but missed you . .. checking to see what the verdict was on this anticipated wire.
Thanks
MR
Mike Richardson
Senior Vice President &
Commercial Banking Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
Direct 703-748-2074
Cell
571-329-7456
Main
703-7 48-2005
From: Heather Schoeppe
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:31 PM
To: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>; Joanna
Williamson <jwilliamson@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million
Call me back
Heather Schoeppe
Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
CONFIDENTIAL
CBB00000853
Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD     Document 132-29     Filed 05/07/21     Page 2 of 5 PageID#
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Plaintiff's
Trial Exhibit
527

(703) 748-2005
Office
(703) 748-7383
Direct
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:31 PM
To: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com>; Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>; Joanna
Williamson <jwilliamson@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million
I' m on the phone with David. Trying to conference you in Heather.
John
John J. Brough
Chief Executive Officer
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-7384
Direct
(703) 748-2005
Main
(703) 216-5477
Cell
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:22 PM
To: Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>; John J. Brough <JBrough@chainbridgebank.com>; Joanna
Williamson <jwilliamson@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: FW: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire 450 million
Importance: High
John and Joanna,
We opened and account today for Blue Flame Medical/Mike Gula and he is expecting a wire in today for 450 Million from the
State of California. Mike Gula said the Governor of California just announced that California is buying 100 Million N95 masks
from China and will be deploying them . Mike's company Blue Flame Medical received the contract. He said the money
should be in today and will be spent out fairly rapidly as China produces the masks and they pay them. He said he
understands that the timing is important to us and can give us more information tomorrow on the timing of payments out of
the account.
I will call you right away, but w anted you to see this in case I can't reach you immediately.
Thanks,
Heather
Heather Schoeppe
Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-2005
Office
CONFIDENTIAL
CBB00000854
Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD     Document 132-29     Filed 05/07/21     Page 3 of 5 PageID#
2742

(703) 748-7383
Direct
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 4:00 PM
To: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com>
Cc: Wires <Wires@chainbridgebank.com>; Commercial Banking <commercialbanking@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: Re: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire
Anything of that size would need to be known on the front end because that's half our asset size and could be problems on
our capital ratios.
Please reach out to confirm and let's talk with John and Joanna if it turns out to be something that massive.
MR
Mike Richardson
Sr. Vice President &
Commercial Banking Manager
Chain Bridge Bank
703-748-2074
Sent from my Verizon Wireless mobile device
On Mar 25, 2020, at 3:54 PM, Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com> wrote:
He actually said 450 million. I was hoping Maria knew about it already b/c it is pretty crazy and would explain
why he is going crazy today. If not, then maybe someone should reach out to discuss further to see what it's all
about and the timeline of how long it will be here. I'm happy to do it if you want.
Heather Schoeppe
Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-2005
Office
(703) 748-7383
Direct
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
From: Mike Richardson <mrichardson@chainbridgebank.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:53 PM
To: Heather Schoeppe <HSchoeppe@chainbridgebank.com>; Wires <Wires@chainbridgebank.com>
Cc: Commercial Banking <commercialbanking@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: RE: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire
Heather - I hope you're using "M" as roman numeral for thousands and not "M" for millions. ©
MR
CONFIDENTIAL
CBB00000855
Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD     Document 132-29     Filed 05/07/21     Page 4 of 5 PageID#
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Mike Richardson
Senior Vice President &
Commercial Banking Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
Direct 703-748-2074
Cell
571-329-7456
Main
703-7 48-2005
From: Heather Schoeppe
Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2020 3:31 PM
To: Wires <Wires@chainbridgebank.com>
Cc: Commercial Banking <commercialbanking@chainbridgebank.com>
Subject: Blue Flame Medical incoming wire
Mike Gula with Blue Flame Medical is expecting a wire from the state of California for 450M. and he would like
to be contacted at 202-255-9745 as soon as we receive the funds.
Thank You,
Heather
Heather Schoeppe
Senior Vice President and Branch Manager
Chain Bridge Bank, N.A.
(703) 748-2005
Office
(703) 748-7383
Direct
(703) 748-2007
Fax
1445-A Laughlin Avenue
McLean, VA 22101
www.chainbridgebank.com
CONFIDENTIAL
CBB00000856
Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD     Document 132-29     Filed 05/07/21     Page 5 of 5 PageID#
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  1. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Mike Gula Email on China Wire Instructions (Exhibit 37)same docket · 2021-05-07
  2. Mike Gula Email on New Business Account (Exhibit 25) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  3. Gula Email with Controller Wire Screenshot (Exhibit 38) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  4. Exhibit 15 — Mike Gula, Blue Flame Medical (Case 1:20-cv-00658-LMB-IDD Document 132-15)same docket · 2021-05-07
  5. Texts with California Controller Betty Yee (Exhibit 4) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  6. California DGS Email on Mask Procurement (Exhibit 13) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge (2021-05-07)same docket · 2021-05-07
  7. Bank Email Confirming Wire Received (Exhibit 48) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  8. John Thomas Texts to California on Payment (Exhibit 72) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  9. Bank Email with Wire Request Form (Exhibit 54) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  10. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Emails on $609M N95 Mask Order and Wire (Exhibit 69)same docket · 2021-05-07
  11. Bank Email on $22.68M Outbound Wires (Exhibit 55) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  12. Bearman Email on $22.68M Wire to Suuchi Inc. (Exhibit 56) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  13. Thomas Email Introducing Attorney for Wire (Exhibit 57) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  14. Bank Email on $450M Incoming Wire (Exhibit 89) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  15. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Bank Email on Handling $450M Wire (Exhibit 59)same docket · 2021-05-07
  16. Bank Email Ordering No Client Contact on Wire (Exhibit 61) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  17. Blue Flame v. Chain Bridge — Gula Email Requesting Redline Strategies Account (Exhibit 87)same docket · 2021-05-07
  18. Bank Email on Returning the Wire (Exhibit 67) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  19. California Officials Email on Call with Bank (Exhibit 66) — Blue Flame v. Chain Bridgesame docket · 2021-05-07
  20. Expert Report Of William T. Baskettsame docket · 2021-05-07

Part of: E.D. Va., CourtListener docket 477405 · Other pandemic litigation · Exhibits and declarations · Federal court dockets (PACER) · 2021 · Source documents

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