Branch man charged with 6 CSC counts to undergo mental exam. #MasonCountyNews #CourtNews By Allison Scarbrough. Editor. LUDINGTON — A 20-year-old Branch man charged with three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct (CSC) and three counts of second-degree CSC will undergo a mental competency exam requested by his attorney. Jordan Daniel Bates, of 1946 S. Shepperd Rd., appeared in 51st…