Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the compensation award of CHF 25,000 for the victim had to be reduced
Decisione estratta
The amount was within the acceptable range and the appellate court did not abuse its discretion.
Motivazione estratta
The court held that the victim suffered a serious infringement of sexual integrity, that the accused abused a close trust relationship, and that the victim’s vulnerability and later symptoms supported a substantial award. The award was not shocking or manifestly unfair.