Social media influencer Braden Peters, known by his stage name Clavicular, pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he raped a teenager in Massachusetts. The incident allegedly occurred at his family home in Chatham on Cape Cod in May 2025 when the victim was 17 years old.
Key Takeaways
Social media influencer Braden Peters, known as Clavicular, pleaded not guilty to charges of raping a teenager at his family home in Massachusetts. The incident allegedly occurred in May 2025 when the victim was 17 years old. Peters faces one felony count of rape, one felony count for drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and a misdemeanor count of providing alcohol to someone younger than 21.
- Clavicular pleaded not guilty to charges in Orleans District Court
- Allegations involve giving a 17-year-old girl alcohol until she was drunk and then sexually assaulting her
- Peters claims the sexual encounter was consensual
- Bail set at $10,000 with conditions including surrender of passport and no contact with the accuser
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rape Charges | Broad Agreement | Peters charged with rape, drugging for sex, providing alcohol to minor | |
| Incident Date | Broad Agreement | Incident occurred May 2025 in Chatham, Massachusetts | |
| Victim's Age | Broad Agreement | Victim was 17 years old during the incident | |
| Bail Amount And Conditions | Broad Agreement | $10,000 bail with passport surrender and no contact provisions |
Rape Charges
Broad AgreementPeters charged with rape, drugging for sex, providing alcohol to minor
Incident Date
Broad AgreementIncident occurred May 2025 in Chatham, Massachusetts
Victim's Age
Broad AgreementVictim was 17 years old during the incident
Bail Amount And Conditions
Broad Agreement$10,000 bail with passport surrender and no contact provisions
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The controversial internet personality, known for promoting 'looksmaxxing' and extreme measures to improve physical appearance, faces one felony count of rape, one felony count for drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and a misdemeanor count of providing alcohol to someone younger than 21. According to multiple reports, Peters allegedly invited the teen to his family's home in Chatham and served her alcohol while livestreaming before sexually assaulting her.
Peters arrived at Orleans District Court with an emotional support dog on a leash. He ignored reporters' questions as he entered the courthouse but spoke only to the dog, which barked at journalists gathered outside. Judge John Julian set bail at $10,000, which Peters posted immediately after. As part of his bail conditions, Peters surrendered his passport and agreed to refrain from contacting or posting about his accuser.
The case marks the latest legal challenge for Peters, who has faced previous brushes with the law. In March 2024, he was charged with misdemeanor battery after allegedly instigating a fight between two women and posting video of it online. That charge was later dropped. In May 2024, he pleaded no contest to unlawfully discharging a firearm in public in relation to a viral video that showed an alligator being repeatedly shot.
Peters' attorneys have denied the allegations, stating that the sexual encounter was consensual and presenting evidence of text messages and a handwritten letter from the accuser expressing her loyalty to Peters. Attorney David Meier released a statement saying that the two 'were involved in a professional and personal relationship' that continued for another year after the alleged incident.
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