Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging in Massachusetts on September 22

Braden Peters, the 20-year-old social media influencer known as Clavicular, has been charged with rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and procuring alcohol for a minor. The charges stem from an alleged assault on May 23, 2025, at his family home in Chatham, Massachusetts. Peters is scheduled to be arraigned on October 14 in Orleans District Court. His lawyer says he is innocent.

What the charges allege

According to Massachusetts court documents, Peters allegedly gave a 17-year-old girl vodka during a livestream on Twitch and told her to lie on camera by saying she was 18 and the alcohol was water. The girl told police she became heavily intoxicated. In a clip from the livestream reviewed by police, she said, “Wait I’m so drunk” before the two kissed. After the livestream ended, she said Peters had sex with her multiple times while she was unable to consent.

How the case emerged

The girl reported the assault to Chatham police on June 4, 2025. She had initially met Peters through Instagram messages and he paid her to appear in “looksmaxxing” videos. In April 2026, she filed a civil lawsuit in Miami-Dade County alleging battery, fraud, and unauthorized use of her image. Peters’ spokesperson said the criminal charges stem from his refusal to settle the civil case.

Who is Clavicular

Peters, 20, is the face of the “looksmaxxing” online subculture, which Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines as “the practice of taking one or more sometimes extreme or dangerous measures intended to increase one’s physical attractiveness.” He is known for endorsing “bone smashing,” using a hammer to break facial bones so they allegedly grow back stronger. Medical experts advise against the practice. Peters has appeared on podcasts hosted by comedian Howie Mandel and Trump tech adviser David Sacks.

What happens next

Peters has not been arrested and is not in custody. His lawyer, Jeff Neiman, said his client is innocent but declined to comment further. Peters’ spokesperson called the charges “bogus” and said they stem from the civil suit. The arraignment on October 14 will determine whether the case proceeds. The rape and drugging charges are felonies; the alcohol charge is a misdemeanor.

Final Thoughts

Peters faces serious felony charges tied to alleged conduct in May 2025. The case highlights risks posed by livestreaming and the influencer economy to minors. His October 14 arraignment will set the legal course.

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