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Clavicular faces rape, drugging charges in Massachusetts

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Clavicular faces rape, drugging charges in Massachusetts

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Social media influencer Braden Peters, known online as “Clavicular,” faces Massachusetts charges of rape, drugging a person for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to someone under 21, stemming from an alleged May 2025 incident involving a 17-year-old. Peters’ representative says he denies the allegations; he is scheduled to be arraigned on Oct. 14. Peters is known for “looksmaxxing” content focused on extreme efforts to alter physical appearance.

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Clavicular (Braden Peters) denies allegations; arraignment set for Oct. 14 in Massachusetts.

Sep 25, 2026Clavicular faces rape and drugging charges after livestream showed 17-year-old saying she was drunk.

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“Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular', of rape”

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“It’s getting ugly out there: Looksmaxxing star Clavicular charged with rape”

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Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging in Massachusetts

Clavicular faces Massachusetts rape and drugging charges after a livestream clip showed a 17-year-old saying she was "so drunk" and him answering "It's OK"; arraignment is Oct. 14.

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