US Social Media Influencer Clavicular Charged with Rape in Massachusetts

American social media influencer Braden Eric Peters, known online as 'Clavicular,' has been indicted in Massachusetts on charges including rape, drugging for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor. The 20-year-old, who previously caused controversy during a visit to Israel in July, faces accusations related to an incident on May 23, 2025, at his family's home in Chatham. The alleged victim, then 16 and an aspiring influencer herself, claims Peters invited her over, served her vodka while live-streaming, and engaged in sexual acts while she was intoxicated and unable to consent. She also alleges he penetrated her the following morning while she slept.

Peters, who arrived in Israel as part of a provocative global tour involving live streams and a promised meeting with Prime Minister Netanyahu, has denied the allegations. His attorneys stated he is innocent but declined further comment. A spokesperson noted Peters has not been arrested and has not yet been formally served with the charges, accusing the outlet that first reported the indictment of sensationalism. Peters himself posted online, calling the lawsuit "petty" and suggesting it was financially motivated.

This is not Peters' first legal entanglement this year. He previously faced charges in Arizona for alleged possession of a fake ID, Adderall, and steroids, which were later dropped. He was also arrested in Florida for allegedly organizing a fight between two women, a case that was also closed. In May, he received probation and community service after pleading no contest to charges related to live-streaming himself shooting a crocodile carcass.

Clavicular is a prominent figure in the "manosphere" subculture known as "manosphere," which promotes self-improvement for young men, often through extreme physical and cosmetic changes. He reportedly earns over $100,000 per month from the streaming platform Kick. During his July visit to Israel, he engaged in various public activities, including dining at kosher restaurants and meeting with a Netanyahu advisor, though a planned meeting with the Prime Minister did not materialize. His visit also sparked controversy when an IDF spokesperson joined his stream without authorization, leading to disciplinary action.

Further controversy arose from a January video showing Peters at a Miami nightclub with other figures, including Nick Fuentes and Andrew Tate, celebrating to Kanye West's song "Heil Hitler." In a subsequent Israeli interview, Peters became agitated when questioned about the incident and his refusal to apologize, abruptly ending the interview and accusing Israeli media of ingratitude.