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# Superior Criminal Court, October 30
- URL: https://www.jeffcobeacon.com/superior-criminal-court-october-30/
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:36:08.000Z
- Updated: 2026-11-04T00:36:08.000Z
- Description: A series of extensions for negotiations, investigations and resolutions.
- Author: Angela Michelle Downs
- Tags: Local News, Criminal court

JEFFERSON COUNTY, WA – Commissioner Ariel Speser presided over Superior Criminal Court on October 30\. A short docket with multiple extensions and omnibus document filings, the morning went by fairly quickly but introduced a new case brought by Child Protective Services.

[National Center for Health Research](https://www.center4research.org/child-abuse-father-figures-kind-families-safest-grow/?ref=jeffcobeacon.com) suggests that child abuse or neglect is 10 times higher in family structures without biological fathers, also known as the “Cinderella Effect,” a concept put forward in the 1970s. 

[The BBC](https://www.bbc.com/news/education-45731941?ref=jeffcobeacon.com) reported on the University of East Anglia’s research challenging the “Cinderella Effect,” finding that age is a higher risk factor than a genetic link. The reviewed data from the U.K. Home Office Homicide Index between 2000 and 2015 revealed that stepfathers are more commonly young men than older men, and young fathers are more likely to abuse or kill their children than older fathers.

**Arraignments**

Logan Kleinman was charged on Oct. 28 with two counts of assault in the second degree. He has been assigned a defense attorney with Jefferson Associated Council (JAC) and pleaded not guilty.

Attorney Lillian Powers argued on CR 3.2, [Release of Accused](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court%5Frules/pdf/CrR/SUP%5FCrR%5F03%5F02%5F00.pdf?ref=jeffcobeacon.com), to lower Kleinman’s bail from $75,000 to $25,000 for his indigent status, as the rule of presumption is to be released on personal recognizance unless the person is being charged with a violent crime or is a flight risk. The state argued for the bail to remain at $75,000 because the charges revolve around vulnerable children. The court asked about living arrangements should Kleinman post bail, and it was confirmed that he has somewhere to go. The court granted a bail reduction to $30,000\. Kleinman’s omnibus hearing will be Nov. 13, pretrial Dec. 4 and trial the week of Dec. 14\. 

Luke Lindsey was charged Oct. 28 with possession of stolen property. He obtained attorney Jack Range with JAC, who entered a not guilty plea on Lindsey's behalf. His omnibus hearing is set for Nov. 13, pretrial Dec. 4 and trial the week of Dec. 14\. 

**Updates**

Four unique extensions were consecutively requested: Russell Mikeal is awaiting the state's response; Kaleb Mayo is awaiting a global resolution with Kitsap County; Micah Lacunza waived his rights to a speedy trial for continued investigation by the defense, and David Stenhouse also waived his speedy trial rights as he just received an offer to consider.

Scott Ramey, represented by Joseph Schodowski, is in the process of contacting a witness that had not been contacted by law enforcement. They struck the omnibus hearing and set it out for Nov. 20.

The court amended Nathan Brader’s charges to malicious mischief in the third degree. He has stipulated orders to complete treatment, pay his restitution and have a mental health assessment. Dec. 4 will be his first review. 

**Why we are reporting on this**

The Beacon’s goal is to bring transparency to the Jefferson County legal system. We believe understanding the court system helps highlight what needs to be fixed, as well as what types of support are available within the criminal justice system. It’s hard to change what you can’t see, and we believe transparency will bring the accountability needed.

We also intend this work to be an effort to keep the community together when the criminal justice system and stigma isolate individuals disproportionately affected by poverty and oppression. 

**Where we get our information**

Our reporter attends Superior Court and follows up with the legal representation or the judge if anything is unclear.

**Our approach to covering the court system**

We follow court cases from arraignment to sentencing, paying special attention to the programs that help the accused find ways to improve their lives and to the places where the legal system fails those whose criminal behavior is the result of unaddressed external issues, such as poverty or abuse.