In brief
Braden Peters, better known online as Clavicular, has pleaded not guilty to a series of serious accusations that include rape, drugging and procuring alcohol for a minor. The 20‑year‑old, whose followers number over a million, was arrested in September for a 2025 incident involving a 17‑year‑old girl who was livestreaming while heavily intoxicated. Despite the charges, Peters secured a $10,000 bail, was ordered not to contact or post about the accuser, and surrendered his passport. His next court appearance is scheduled for 24 November, when a judge will decide whether the case moves forward.
Braden Peters, who goes by the online name Clavicular, a 20‑year‑old influencer who has taught men how to maximise their looks, has pleaded not guilty to a fraud of law that includes rape, drugging a minor and procuring alcohol for a person under 21.
The charges arose from an incident on 23 May 2025 when Peters allegedly brought a 17‑year‑old girl to his family home in Chatham, Massachusetts, where they livestreamed a party and the girl was allegedly drugged before being raped. Police said the victim appeared too intoxicated to give consent, leading to the felony rape charge.
In a court filing, Peters denied the allegations and claimed the encounter was consensual. He came before the judge on Thursday, was released on a $10,000 bond, was ordered not to contact or post about his accuser and to surrender his passport.
Peters has built a following of over a million on TikTok and Instagram by demonstrating extreme looks‑maximising tactics, including facial shaving, hammer‑driven jaw shaping and steroid use. He has also helped spark controversies, from an alleged alligator shooting in Florida to a battery arrest in March that was ultimately dropped.
The next hearing for the case is set for 24 November, when a judge will determine if sufficient evidence exists to move the case forward.
