Influencer 'Clavicular' Appears in Court on Rape Charge, Brings Dog

Influencer Braden Peters, known online as 'Clavicular,' appeared in a Cape Cod, Massachusetts court Thursday for a hearing related to charges of rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor. Peters, 20, arrived in court with a barking dog on a leash.

The social media personality, who gained notoriety for his involvement in the 'looksmaxxing' trend, was charged on September 8 in connection with alleged incidents from May 23, 2025. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on $10,000 bail. Court orders require him to stay away from the alleged victim and refrain from posting about her on social media.

Peters' representative previously denied the allegations, stating that the accuser amended her civil lawsuit to include sexual assault charges after initial filings did not mention it. According to the representative, text messages show the accuser was aware of injections administered and that Peters refused to pay her. Insiders close to Peters have described the situation to TMZ as a "shakedown."

According to The Bulwark, victim shield laws in Massachusetts have limited the publication of details concerning the accuser's identity. A civil lawsuit filed by the accuser alleges that Peters offered to make her the "female face" of "looksmaxxing." The lawsuit claims that after their first meeting, she was given alcohol to the point of intoxication before Peters engaged in sexual activity with her. The complaint further alleges that she was injected with Aqualyx, an unapproved drug intended for fat contouring, which she believes contained undisclosed substances and caused emotional distress. The accuser was reportedly a minor under Florida law at the time of the alleged events.

The civil complaint outlines claims of battery, fraud, and emotional distress, seeking at least $50,000 in damages. The lawsuit also notes that the alleged incident was livestreamed on the platform Kick.

Peters has addressed the situation on social media platform X, posting that the lawsuit was "petty" and suggesting the accuser was seeking attention and money. He has previously faced controversy for methods such as hitting himself with a hammer to enhance bone structure and using small amounts of methamphetamine to suppress appetite. His attorney has stated that Peters denies the claims and intends to defend himself vigorously.

Aqualyx, described as an injectable fat dissolver, is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has warned of significant safety risks associated with such unapproved injections, citing reports of adverse reactions including scarring, infections, and deformities.