 Amodio insisted that it was clear that neither Orsi nor Spagnoligni had engaged in bribery because there was no need for it, given that AgustaWestland's helicopter was clearly the best being considered by India.A report on September 3, 2013, noted that the corruption trial of Spagnolini and Orsi was set to resume within the month, “with defense lawyers prepared to call an international witness list of top government officials and industry leaders.” It was noted that possible defense witnesses included Ratan Tata, the former chairman of India's Tata Group; Indian defense minister A.K.Antony; and former UK defense secretary Geoffrey Hoon.