Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, an influencer and streamer focused on “looksmaxxing,” has been charged with one count each of rape, administering drugs for sexual intercourse, and supplying alcohol to a minor, as per online court documents reviewed by CBC News.
These charges against the 20-year-old were filed on September 8 at a courthouse in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The alleged incidents reportedly took place on May 23, 2025, according to the documents.
An arraignment is scheduled for October 14, and Peters is currently not in custody. The identity of the alleged victim remains undisclosed in the filings.
If found guilty, Peters could face a maximum sentence of 20 years for the rape charge.
Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, was recently hospitalized following a suspected overdose. The influencer’s content, focusing on ‘looksmaxxing’ advice, has drawn attention for its extreme and potentially harmful nature.
Clavicular’s representatives claim Bulwark is ‘exaggerating’
The initial report of the charges was made by the U.S. outlet The Bulwark. In response, Peters’s representative issued a statement to The Hollywood Reporter asserting that, “Clavicular has not yet been physically served. As usual, The Bulwark is inflating the status of a case to increase traffic. We thank The Hollywood Reporter for verifying the facts.”
Following the announcement of the criminal charges, Peters took to social media on Monday, identifying the plaintiff as fellow influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza.
“A lawsuit to get my attention? Seriously… that’s really petty of you,” he expressed on X.
In addition to his post, he shared a video where Mendoza referred to him as “super nice,” along with a letter she reportedly wrote thanking him for his assistance. He also included a clip from a livestream where Mendoza claims she was 18, though the date of the recording is unclear, along with other disparaging remarks questioning her motives and credibility.
Mendoza’s attorney refrains from commenting
In comments to CBC News, Peters’s representative suggested that the recent charges were connected to a prior civil complaint in which Peters faced allegations of battery, fraud, and sexual misconduct related to incidents occurring in 2025.
Legal documents from a civil case filed in Miami by Mendoza, which were acquired by CBC News, reveal that she previously claimed that Peters injected her face with Aqualyx without her consent when she was a minor. Aqualyx is a fat-dissolving agent that is not approved by the FDA. She also alleged that Peters engaged in sexual activity with her while she was “knowingly intoxicated” and without her consent.
Mendoza’s attorney stated to NBC News that they have “no comment at this time as the criminal matter is being handled by the police.”
Over 1 million followers on TikTok
Peters has gained significant recognition online for his “looksmaxxing” content, which is part of a community that shares advice for enhancing personal attractiveness.
In Clavicular’s case, this includes using steroids and peptide injections, and even undergoing facial bone surgery to achieve more defined features. He boasts over a million followers on TikTok.
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His content has attracted attention for its extreme and potentially harmful implications.
This is not the first instance of criminal charges against the influencer. In April, Peters faced charges for unlawfully discharging a firearm related to a video where he shot an alligator in the Florida Everglades.
Additionally, he was hospitalized earlier this year after an apparent overdose during a livestream.