Facts
The complainant [A.A.] filed a criminal complaint on August 21, 2015 against his father-in-law [A.A.] and two other persons on suspicion of sexual offenses against his four daughters. The public prosecutor's office then opened a criminal investigation, temporarily detained [A.A.] in custody, and ordered alternative measures. On March 10, 2017, the public prosecutor's office discontinued the criminal proceedings against [A.A.] and the two co-accused.
By order dated November 29, 2018, the public prosecutor's office awarded [A.A.] a total compensation of CHF 21,260. Against this, [A.A.] filed a complaint with the Indictment Chamber of the Canton of St. Gallen. By decision dated August 22, 2019, the Indictment Chamber set aside paragraphs 2 and 3 of the public prosecutor's order and awarded [A.A.] a compensation of CHF 5,760 for economic losses and a satisfaction of CHF 22,000.
Considerations
The Federal Supreme Court confirms the decision of the Indictment Chamber. It states that the lower court has observed the principles recognized in doctrine and case law when determining the satisfaction and has not exceeded its…