While the date of his criminal trial for murder of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp was set Monday, The Time, a South African newspaper, reveals that Oscar Pistorius seeks to find a amicable financial settlement with the parents of his victim. This is to avoid a civil trial.

The parents of Reeva Steenkamp ask for R3 million (220,000 Euro) in damages, according to the South African press. This slate would financially assist the retired parents of the supermodel.

The information has not been confirmed by the lawyers of Pistorius.