Clavicular arraigned on rape charge in Massachusetts, enters not guilty plea
Summary
Braden Peters, known online as "Clavicular," pleaded not guilty to a rape charge in Massachusetts. He was given a $10,000 bail and ordered by the court to stay away from the alleged victim and surrender his passport.Key Facts
- Braden Peters, a 20-year-old social media influencer with over 1 million followers, is charged with raping a 17-year-old girl in 2025.
- The alleged victim reported the assault to police in June 2026 following an investigation by the Chatham Police Department.
- Peters’ lawyer entered a not guilty plea during the hearing on October 22, 2026, in Orleans District Court.
- The judge ordered Peters to surrender his passport and avoid contact with the victim, including posting about her on social media.
- Peters faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is also charged with providing alcohol to a person under 21.
- The alleged assault happened at Peters’ parents’ home on Cape Cod.
- The victim filed a separate civil lawsuit in Florida, which dropped the sexual assault claims to avoid interfering with the criminal case.
- Peters’ lawyers have denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual and called the civil lawsuit a publicity stunt.
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