Crime & Law

Clavicular Rape Charges

22 Sep to 23 Sep

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Will SommerThe Bulwark
Phil HelselNBC News
David DeTurrisNew York Post
Kayla OlayaSydney Morning Herald
Prisha RoyTimes of India
Richard LuscombeThe Guardian
Kerry BreenCBS News
Isabel KeaneThe Independent
Kayla EpsteinBBC
Chloe VeltmanNPR
Jared DowningNew York Post

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The online influencer "Clavicular", whose real name is Braden Peters, has been charged with rape, providing liquor to a person under the legal US drinking age, and drugging someone for sexual intercourse, court records show.

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Peters rose to prominence over the “looksmaxxing” phenomenon, an online subculture and social media trend popular among young men that focuses on maximising physical attractiveness to improve or “ascend” social and romantic status.

4 of 10 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from Sydney Morning Herald

Heck, Clavicular has virtually entered the mainstream: “Looksmaxxing,” the term he popularized for taking any measure to maximize your appearance, was added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from The Bulwark

The complaint also alleged that Peters injected her face with Aqualyx, a fat-dissolving substance, without her consent during a livestream, reported by CBS Miami.

3 of 10 outletsfirst reported 22 Sepwording from Times of India

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22 Sep
The online influencer "Clavicular", whose real name is Braden Peters, has been charged with rape, providing liquor to a person under the legal US drinking age, and drugging someone for sexual intercourse, court records show.
8 outlets · BBC
23 Sep
The boozing happened with his mom and grandmother in the house, and Peters livestreamed it on Twitch — ordering Mendoza to tell viewers she was really 18, and that the vodka was really water, to get around the platform’s rules, she claimed.
2 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 11 articles

23 Sep Clavicular rape charge includes grim claims about luring teen to family’s $3M Cape Cod mansion before exploiting her months later
New York Post
22 Sep Girl accuses Braden Peters, social media influencer known as 'Clavicular', of rape
NPR
22 Sep 'Looksmaxxing' influencer 'Clavicular' charged with rape in Massachusetts
BBC
22 Sep Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular faces rape and drugging charges
The Independent
22 Sep "Looksmaxxing" influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
CBS News
22 Sep ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape and drug offenses
The Guardian
22 Sep ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular accused of rape, drugging in Massachusetts
Times of India
22 Sep ‘Looksmaxxer’ personality Clavicular charged with rape: reports
Sydney Morning Herald
22 Sep Controversial ‘looksmaxxing’ streamer Clavicular charged with rape, drugging: report
New York Post
22 Sep ‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer Clavicular charged with rape in Massachusetts
NBC News

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22 Sep SCOOP: Looksmaxxer Clavicular Charged With Criminal Rape, Drugging
The Bulwark

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