Williams, Family of Driver Settle

Former NBA player Jayson Williams settled a civil lawsuit filed by the family of a limousine driver who was shot to death last February at Williams’ mansion.

Williams’ attorneys did not release terms of the settlement, which was filed Wednesday in state Superior Court in Hackensack, N.J.

Williams, 34, is accused of recklessly handling the shotgun that killed Costas “Gus” Christofi, and trying to make the shooting appear self-inflicted. He faces nearly 45 years in prison if convicted on all charges.

The civil settlement does not affect Williams’ criminal trial, which has been delayed so an appeals court can hear defense arguments for dismissing the indictment.

Williams’ attorneys released letters exchanged by Williams and the family of Christofi in which Williams expressed his sympathy for the family, and relatives of the driver said they believed Williams did not intend to hurt Christofi.