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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as Clavicular charged with rape of 17-year-old in Massachusetts

Headline from Anchorage Daily News, from the development of Sep 22, 2026

Newest development Sep 23, 2026 · 2 reportsSocial media influencer Clavicular charged with sexual assault

The girl told police in Massachusetts that he knew she was 17, gave her vodka and instructed her to tell his livestream viewers that she was 18 and drinking water.

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  1. Looksmaxxer Clavicular charged with rape, reports say

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    ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as Clavicular charged with rape of 17-year-old in Massachusetts

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    Social media influencer Clavicular charged with sexual assault

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    ‘Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Clavicular is seen outside 424 during Day One of Paris Fashion Week – Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 on June 23, 2026 in Paris, France.

  2. The Bulwark

    SCOOP: Looksmaxxer Clavicular Charged With Criminal Rape, Drugging (opens The Bulwark)

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    The Bulwark's feed description

    The manosphere celeb faces three counts stemming from an alleged encounter with a minor.

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging Person for Sex in Massachusetts (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    His rep wrote in response, "Clavicular has not been physically served. As usual, the 'Bulwark' is exaggerating the status of a case to boost traffic."

  4. Independent Journal Review

    Clavicular Charged With Rape, Drugging in Massachusetts (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Braden Peters, the online persona Clavicular, is facing three criminal charges in Massachusetts—rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and providing alcohol to a minor—allegedly connected to a May 23, 2025 incident, with an arraignment set for October 14, 2026.

  5. Revolver News

  6. New York Post

    Controversial ‘looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular charged with rape, drugging woman for sex: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The rape charge alone carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and would require the pretty boy streamer to register as a sex offender if convicted.

  7. Variety

    Clavicular Charged With Rape and Drugging in Massachusetts (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    “Looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has been charged with rape and drugging in Massachusetts, according to online court records viewed by Variety. A list of charges filed on Sept. 8 show that the 20-year-old, whose real name is Braden Peters, faces one count of rape, one count of drugging someone f…

  8. Miami New Times

    Miami looksmaxxer Clavicular charged with rape and drugging a minor (opens Miami New Times)

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    Miami New Times's feed description

    A Florida streamer has accused Clavicular of drugging and raping her when she was 16.

  9. The Boston Globe

    ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape on Cape Cod (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The charges come months after an 18-year-old woman sued the influencer in Miami, alleging he had nonconsensual sex with her at his parents' home on Cape Cod.

  10. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Popular ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer charged with rape, drugging (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    Braden Peters, the “looksmaxxing” influencer known online as Clavicular, faces rape and drugging charges in Massachusetts.

  11. Breitbart News

    Self-Described ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Reportedly Charged with Rape in Massachusetts (opens Breitbart News)

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    The self-described “looksmaxxing” personality known as Clavicular, real name Braden Peters, has reportedly been charged with rape in Massachusetts, online court records show.

  12. The Guardian

    ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drug offenses (opens The Guardian)

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    The Massachusetts case is the latest in a series of legal woes for the influencer whose real name is Braden Eric Peters The online influencer known as Clavicular – who helped fuel the rise of the extreme male appearance-improvement trend of “ looksmaxxing ” – has been charged with rape and drug offe…

  13. CBS News

    "Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts (opens CBS News)

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    Online personality "Clavicular," whose real name is Braden Peters, faces two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge. He denies the allegations.

  14. Advocate

    'Looksmaxxing' influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drugging a person for sex (opens Advocate)

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    Advocate's feed description

    This story originally appeared on Out . Controversial “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular has been charged with rape and drugging a person for sex. The charges against Clavicular, whose real name is Branden Peters, were filed by the prosecutor in a Cape Cod courthouse on Sept.

  15. BBC News

    'Looksmaxxing' influencer 'Clavicular' charged with rape in Massachusetts (opens BBC News)

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    Authorities allege Braden Peters drugged a woman before assaulting her in May. He denies the charges.

  16. The Hill

    Looksmaxxer Clavicular charged with rape, reports say (opens The Hill)

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    Clavicular is an online influencer known for dangerous, DIY procedures in an effort to maximize attractiveness.

  17. Know Your Meme

    'Clavicular' Faces Serious Criminal Charges In Massachusetts (opens Know Your Meme)

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    Know Your Meme's feed description

    The Clavicular Rape and Drugging Charges refer to criminal charges of rape, drugging for sex and providing alcohol to an underage woman, laid against looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular, real name Braden Peters, in Massachusetts.

  18. The Daily Caller

    ‘Looksmaxxing’ Influencer Clavicular Reportedly Charged With Rape (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    He was accused of rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse

  19. Rolling Stone

    Clavicular Charged With Rape and Drugging of Teenager (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The Commonwealth of Massachusetts intends to arraign the "looksmaxxing" influencer in October, who was also charged with a drug charge related to sexual intercourse

  20. Philadelphia Inquirer

    ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer known as 'Clavicular' is charged with rape in Massachusetts (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    The social media influencer known online as “Clavicular” has been charged with raping a 17-year-old girl at his family’s Cape Cod home

  21. Fox News

    ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Clavicular’ charged after teen alleges attack at family’s Cape Cod home (opens Fox News)

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    Braden Peters, the looksmaxxing influencer known as "Clavicular," faces rape and drugging charges after a teen alleged he got her drunk at his Cape Cod home.

  22. KESQ Palm Springs

    Looksmaxxing celebrity Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    KESQ Palm Springs's feed description

    By Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — Clavicular, the controversial “looksmaxxing” livestreamer, has been charged with rape in Massachusetts. The infamous internet personality, whose real name is Braden Peters, was also charged in the criminal complaint, filed earlier this month in Orleans, Massachusetts, …

  23. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Clavicular, ‘looksmaxxing’ influencer, charged with raping a 17-year-old (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Peters, is known for his livestreams that have made him the face of an online subculture dedicated to improving male attractiveness.

  24. Mycham Plain Valley

    Clavicular, streamer and 'looksmaxxing' influencer, charged with rape in Massachusetts, reports say (opens Mycham Plain Valley)

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    Mycham Plain Valley's feed description

    Livestreamer and "looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular has been charged with rape in Massachusetts, according to court records obtained by multiple news outlets.

  25. Newsweek

    Clavicular Accusations Explained—'Looksmaxxer' Responds to Rape Charges (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Braden Peters faces three charges over an alleged incident in May 2025, according to reports.

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