Influencer Clavicular Charged with Rape, Drugging, and Providing Alcohol to a Minor in Massachusetts

Influencer Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, has been charged in Massachusetts with rape, drugging a person for sex, and providing alcohol to a minor. The charges stem from an alleged incident on May 23, 2025, in Cape Cod. Peters, 20, was formally charged on September 8, with an arraignment scheduled for October 14.

Victim shield laws in Massachusetts have limited the publication of details regarding the accuser's identity, according to The Bulwark, which first reported the charges. However, the case appears to overlap with a civil lawsuit filed in Florida. In that suit, influencer Alorah Ziva, real name Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, 18, accused Peters of events that occurred in Cape Cod.

According to a statement provided to the Daily Mail by a representative for Peters, the civil lawsuit was amended to include sexual assault allegations months after its initial filing. The representative also stated that text messages show the accuser was aware of the injections and that Peters refused to pay money, leading to the accuser and her lawyer going to the police.

In the Florida civil complaint, Ziva alleges that Peters wanted her to be the "female face for looksmaxxing," a trend focused on extreme self-improvement for physical attractiveness. The lawsuit claims that after they met, Mendoza was given alcohol until she was visibly intoxicated. Peters then allegedly engaged in sexual activity with Mendoza while she was unable to consent due to her intoxication. The complaint further states that Mendoza woke up to Peters engaging in sex with her again without her consent.

The civil complaint also alleges that during a later livestream, Peters injected Mendoza with Aqualyx, described as an "unapproved drug" for fat reduction on her cheeks, as part of his promise to enhance her online presence. Mendoza believes the injection contained methamphetamine or another undisclosed substance. The lawsuit notes that Mendoza was under 18 at the time of these events, making her a minor under Florida law. She is seeking at least $50,000 in damages for battery, fraud, and emotional distress.

Insiders close to Peters described the situation to TMZ as a "shakedown" and vowed to fight the charges vigorously. Peters himself addressed the situation on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, calling the lawsuit "petty." He shared what appeared to be a letter from Ziva thanking him and a clip of her describing their time together as "really fun." In a subsequent post, Peters alluded to financial motives, suggesting the accuser was trying to obtain his money.

Peters's attorney, Steve Kramer, told Rolling Stone in April that they were aware of the civil complaint, stating, "These are allegations only and remain unproven. Mr. Peters denies the claims and disputes the characterization of events. He will respond through the appropriate legal channels and intends to vigorously defend himself."

Aqualyx, an injectable substance used for fat dissolution, is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA has warned that such unapproved fat-dissolving injections can pose significant safety risks and has received reports of adverse reactions, including permanent scars, infections, and skin deformities.

Peters has previously drawn controversy for extreme methods, including hitting himself in the face with a hammer to alter bone structure and using small amounts of methamphetamine to suppress his appetite.