A controversial influencer, known online as “Clavicular,” is facing serious charges in Massachusetts. Braden Peters, 20, has been charged with rape and drugging a minor to facilitate sexual intercourse, alongside an alcohol-related misdemeanor. The charges relate to a May 23, 2025 encounter at Peters’ family home in Chatham, Cape Cod, as detailed in court documents.
The accuser, a 17-year-old, told authorities she first connected with Peters on Instagram and went to his home to create “looksmaxxing” content. “Looksmaxxing” involves efforts to enhance physical attractiveness. She stated Peters arranged an Uber to bring her to his home, where he was livestreaming on Twitch. The teenager claimed Peters instructed her to lie about her age, telling viewers she was 18, and to refer to alcohol as “water” to avoid being banned from the platform.
Investigators reviewed footage from Peters’ Twitch account, capturing moments from the night. In a clip, the teenager states, “Wait, I’m so drunk though,” before sharing a kiss with Peters. She reported their later sexual encounter was non-consensual as she awoke to another incident the following morning.
On September 4, a judge found probable cause for all the charges, and a criminal complaint was filed on September 8 in Orleans District Court. Peters is set for arraignment on October 14. The allegations have been denied by Peters’ representative, Mitchell Jackson, who questioned the timing of a related civil lawsuit and the accuser’s delay in contacting authorities.
Peters addressed the accusations on social media, posting messages purportedly supporting his position, expressing disbelief over the lawsuit’s claims. He criticized the timing and motives behind the legal actions, initially receiving backlash on social platforms.
Court documents indicate that the alleged victim went to the police with her lawyer on June 4, 2026. She said she initially withheld details due to embarrassment and concern for her grandparents, with whom she was living. Uber records confirmed Peters’ involvement the night in question, as per police records.
The Chatham police tried contacting Peters in August without success. Calls went unanswered, and an officer noted a full voicemail inbox. The police report reflects continued efforts to reach Peters while investigations proceed.
This Massachusetts case is not Peters’ first confrontation with the law. Earlier this year, Peters faced a misdemeanor charge in Florida after allegedly shooting a gun at a dead alligator during a livestream. An attorney defended his actions, attributing them to the advice of a guide, emphasizing no harm to people or animals.
Additionally, Peters was arrested for incidents involving battery and conspiracy allegations earlier this year. In one noted case, authorities accuse Peters of posting a fight involving two women at an Airbnb on social media. The legal issues surrounding Peters reveal a pattern concerning the online persona “Clavicular.”