Controversial social media influencer Braden Eric Peters, known online as Clavicular, has been charged with a misdemeanor in Florida for his involvement in an incident where he allegedly shot an alligator that appeared to be already dead. The incident, which took place on March 26 at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area Boat Ramp Dock, was captured on video and circulated widely on social media.
Key Takeaways
Controversial influencer Clavicular, along with two others, faces misdemeanor charges for allegedly shooting an already dead alligator in Florida's Everglades. The incident was captured on video and sparked widespread outrage.
- Clavicular charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm in public
- Video shows three men firing at an apparently dead alligator
- No allegations of animal harm, but charges filed based on location
- Clavicular previously arrested for battery and overdose-related incident
According to court documents obtained by The Los Angeles Times, Peters is facing charges of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place. Two other individuals, Andrew Morales (known as "Cuban Tarzan") and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres (known as "Baby Alien"), are also facing charges in connection with the incident.
The video shows Peters and the others aboard an airboat firing at the alligator more than a dozen times. Despite the apparent harm to the animal, attorneys for both Peters and Morales have stated that no animals or people were harmed during the incident. Steven Kramer and Jeffrey Neiman, attorneys for Peters, claimed their client followed instructions from a licensed airboat guide.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched an investigation into the incident shortly after the video went live. The commission stated that it was aware of the video and officers were looking into the matter. An arraignment for Peters has been scheduled for May 20.
This is not the first time Peters has found himself in legal trouble. In March, he was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly instigating a fight between his girlfriend and another woman. Additionally, in April, Peters was hospitalized after appearing to overdose during a live stream from a Miami nightclub.
Peters is known for promoting "looksmaxxing," a subculture focused on extreme measures to perfect physical appearance. He has openly discussed using appetite-suppressing and performance-enhancing drugs, as well as recreational party drugs. Despite his legal troubles, Peters continues to maintain a significant online presence.
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