[Jim1234]

Take the high road, just like Hope said.

If they are his family, they will either see that you are not the ogre he portrayed you to be, or not. There's not much you can do about it. But remember, they are HIS family, and will likely support him no matter how wrong he was or is likely to be in the future.

As to friends who encouraged his behavior, I would just be very wary in the future. They have proven that they are not truly YOUR friends, and you can be polite and friendly without being emotionally invested in their friendship.