‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
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Key Points:
- Braden Peters, known online as Clavicular, has been charged with rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor in Massachusetts, with alleged offenses dating back to May 23, 2025.
- The charges were filed on September 8, and an arraignment is scheduled for October 14; Peters' representative claims he has not been served with an arrest warrant and disputes media reports.
- Clavicular is known for promoting "looksmaxxing," including dangerous practices like "bone smashing" to alter facial features, which experts warn can be unhealthy.
- In April 2025, Peters was sued by a Florida teenage influencer for battery related to alleged intoxication and sexual assault, though it is unclear if this lawsuit is connected to the Massachusetts charges.
- Peters and others were also charged earlier this year in Florida for unlawfully discharging a firearm at an alligator, resulting in probation and community service.
