A legal case in Massachusetts is drawing attention as a ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer, Braden Peters, also known as ‘Clavicular,’ has been charged with serious crimes. The charges include rape and drugging a minor to facilitate sexual intercourse. These charges arise from an incident on May 23, 2025, at Peters’ family residence in Chatham, Cape Cod.
According to court documents, a 17-year-old woman reported being invited by Peters to film ‘looksmaxxing’ content. This online trend focuses on maximizing physical attractiveness. She alleges that she met Peters on Instagram, after which he sent an Uber to bring her to his home. Upon arrival, she claimed Peters was livestreaming on Twitch. The woman told police that Peters instructed her to falsely claim she was 18 and refer to alcohol as ‘water’ during the livestream.
Authorities reviewed video clips from Peters’ Twitch stream that appeared to show portions of the evening. In one clip, the teenager can be heard stating, ‘Wait, I’m so drunk though,’ before sharing a kiss with Peters. The following day, she claimed she awoke to a sexual encounter with him, which she said occurred without her consent. Investigators believe her state of intoxication meant she could not legally consent.
Peters will appear in court for arraignment on October 14 following a judge’s determination of probable cause for the charges.
Peters’ representation, Mitchell Jackson, contested the allegations. Jackson pointed out that a civil lawsuit filed by the woman initially omitted the sexual assault claim, which was later included. Peters moved to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming written communications supported his defense, and stated he refused to settle financially.
The alleged victim approached Chatham police with her attorney in 2026, over a year post-incident. She expressed embarrassment and a desire to keep events private from her grandparents. During the investigation, police confirmed details using Uber records linked to Peters’ account.
This case adds to previous controversies surrounding Peters. Earlier, in Florida, he faced charges after allegedly firing at a dead alligator during a livestream. Additionally, he was involved in an incident where two women reportedly fought at an Airbnb, with claims that Peters instigated the conflict for online content.