He decided he'd rather have 5k than your friendship and continues to hold that position...he could always write that check. It's never "just money". It's symbolic of much more.
I'd like to think there are friends who could clip me for 5k and no matter the circumstances they would not be in my debt and our friendship would trump any value the money represented. But those friends would not be the kind of people who would take advantage of that situation anyway. Your ex friend sounds like he's not that kind of friend. And without question you did not have that kind of relationship with him. In my opinion your 5k should buy you peace of mind knowing that you can ignore him without any moral obligation to forgive.
It's also a bit concerning you can become a cop with a financial judgment against you. It's not that much different than theft really.
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