Who Is Clavicular aka Braden Peters? 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Charged With Rape and Drugging

Online influencer Braden Eric Peters, better known as “Clavicular,” is facing three criminal charges in Massachusetts, including rape and drugging a person for s*xual intercourse. The 20-year-old streamer rose to prominence through “looksmaxxing,” an online trend focused on maximizing physical appearance, often through extreme methods. According to Massachusetts court records, the charges were filed on September 8, 2026, over an alleged incident in Chatham on May 23, 2025. Peters has not been convicted, and the allegations remain unproven in court. His arraignment is scheduled for October 14.

Who Is Clavicular aka Braden Peters?

Braden Eric Peters is a 20-year-old American livestreamer and social media personality who uses the online name Clavicular. He became widely known through content centered on looksmaxxing, a subculture in which followers attempt to improve their physical appearance through exercise, grooming, cosmetic procedures and, in some cases, extreme or unverified techniques.

Peters became particularly associated with more controversial forms of the trend, including facial “bone smashing” and the use of substances and cosmetic treatments. His online presence expanded through livestreaming and social media, where he built a large following. The name “Clavicular” refers to the clavicles, or collarbones, which have been a recurring focus of his appearance-related content. 'Looksmaxxing': The Manosphere Beauty Cult.

What Charges Does Clavicular Face?

Massachusetts court records show three charges against Peters in Orleans District Court.

They are:

• Rape, a felony
• Drugging a person for s*xual intercourse, a felony
• Procuring liquor for a person under 21, a misdemeanor

The alleged offense date listed for all three charges is May 23, 2025, in Chatham, Massachusetts. A probable-cause finding was entered on September 4, followed by the issuance of a criminal complaint and summons on September 8. The case remains pending.

Peters is scheduled to appear for arraignment at Orleans District Court on October 14, 2026. He is not currently in custody in connection with these charges, according to reports.

What Happened in the Alleged May 2025 Incident?

According to a police report cited in court filings, the alleged victim told investigators that she met Peters through Instagram and was invited to his family's home in Chatham to create looksmaxxing-related content. She was 17 at the time, according to the criminal complaint and multiple reports. Investigators said Peters arranged an Uber for her to travel to the house. The teenager later told police that Peters provided her vodka while he was livestreaming. Andrew Tate, His Brother Tristan Charged by UK Police With Over 20 Offences Including Rape and Prostitution Against 4 Women.

The police report also says Peters instructed her to tell viewers that she was 18 and to refer to the alcohol as “water” so the livestream would not violate platform rules. Investigators later reviewed portions of the livestream as part of the case. The teenager told police that she became heavily intoxicated and later had s*xual contact with Peters without being able to consent. Investigators subsequently sought records, including Uber information, as part of the investigation. These are allegations contained in police and court records, not findings that Peters committed the offenses.

Connection to Florida Civil Lawsuit

The Massachusetts criminal case comes months after a separate civil lawsuit was filed against Peters in Florida. In April 2026, content creator Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza filed a lawsuit in Miami-Dade County alleging battery, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress and unauthorized use of her name and likeness.

The lawsuit also described an alleged encounter at Peters' family's Cape Cod home in 2025 and claimed that she was intoxicated when s*xual contact occurred. However, the civil complaint and the Massachusetts criminal case are separate legal proceedings, and available court reporting has not definitively established whether the criminal case and the civil plaintiff are the same person.

Mendoza also alleged that Peters injected her face with a fat-dissolving substance during a livestream without her consent. Peters' attorney previously denied the allegations and said he would defend his client through the legal process.

What Has Peters Said About the Charges?

Peters has denied wrongdoing through representatives and lawyers. A spokesperson for Peters described the criminal allegations as “bogus” and argued that they followed a civil lawsuit involving the same broader dispute. Another lawyer told The New York Times that Peters was innocent but declined to provide further comment.

Peters has also posted about the woman involved in the civil lawsuit on X, criticizing her allegations. He has not publicly acknowledged guilt regarding the Massachusetts criminal charges.

Clavicular's Other Legal Troubles

The Massachusetts case is not Peters' first encounter with the legal system. In February 2026, he was arrested in Arizona on charges involving a forged identification document and possession of medications, including Adderall and an oral steroid. Those charges were later dropped.

In March, Peters and another woman were arrested in Florida in connection with an alleged physical altercation involving two women. Those charges were subsequently dropped, according to reports. Peters also faced a Florida wildlife case after a livestream showed him shooting an already-dead alligator in the Everglades. He later pleaded no contest and received six months of probation and 20 hours of community service.

What Is Looksmaxxing?

“Looksmaxxing” refers broadly to efforts to maximize physical attractiveness. The practices range from ordinary grooming, fitness and skincare to extreme cosmetic procedures and unverified techniques. Peters became one of the most recognizable online personalities associated with the trend, helping bring the niche internet subculture to a much wider audience.

Health and mental-health experts have raised concerns about some extreme looksmaxxing practices, particularly when young people pursue potentially dangerous physical modifications or develop unrealistic expectations about appearance.

What Happens Next in the Clavicular Case?

The immediate next step is Peters' October 14, 2026 arraignment in Orleans District Court. The criminal case is currently pending. The September probable-cause finding allows the prosecution to proceed, but it does not establish that Peters committed the alleged offenses. He remains legally presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Latest status: As of September 23, 2026, Braden “Clavicular” Peters faces three Massachusetts charges—rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse and procuring liquor for someone under 21—with his arraignment scheduled for October 14.

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