They refuse to testify at a deposition, and my suggestion to them was that if we were capable of resolving something as a result of this conference, that they would then attend a deposition, because I believe the defendants would have a right to cross-examine them or otherwise examine them prior to them taking the stand. And based upon that, they would then testify in court.

Can we draw the following conclusion?
They refused to testify at the deposition in protest.

Choices: A). Yes. B). It's impossible to say. C). No.
B).