 The defense was “expected to argue that Orsi and Spagnolini did nothing outside the normal scope of accepted business practices in India in winning the contract.” A report noted that “AgustaWestland could be blacklisted by the Indian government under terms of its new and strict anti-corruption laws if Orsi and Spagnolini are convicted” and that India had “begun its own inquiry into the matter.” This practically ended the so called "VVIP Chopper Deal" forever.A "Reuters" report on June 12, 2014, stated that the verdict in the trial of Spagnolini and Orsi “could be crucial for Finmeccanica's efforts to restore its reputation at a time when the group is restructuring its business and fighting for contracts in emerging countries.” It was reported on July 29, 2014, that as Spagnolini and Orsi awaited sentencing, perhaps in October, for the helicopter deal, an Italian magistrate had halted a separate investigation into the alleged payment of kickbacks to secure the helicopter sale, while accepting a “negligible fine” as part of a settlement.In August 2014, India banned Finmeccanica from future government contracts.