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Clavicular, a well-known figure in the “looksmaxxing” community and a viral video sensation, finds himself embroiled in legal challenges once more. Florida officials claim that he broadcasted himself repeatedly shooting a deceased alligator on a live social media feed.
The 20-year-old influencer, whose real identity is Braden Eric Peters, is now confronting a misdemeanor charge for allegedly firing a weapon in a public space, as per court records accessed by Fox News Digital.
The charges arise from an event on March 26, during which Peters is accused of livestreaming the act of shooting a lifeless alligator at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area. This incident was reported by People, sparking widespread public attention.
The footage quickly gained traction online, showing Peters aboard an airboat halting in front of the dead reptile.
In a statement provided to the media, Peters’ attorney urged the public to remain open-minded as the legal proceedings progress. They emphasized that no claims have been made regarding harm to any living animal and suggested that much of the public’s response has been influenced by incomplete or distorted narratives online.
“My client relied on representations made by individuals in positions of authority and never acted with criminal purpose or intent,” the statement continued. “Mr. Morales intends on resolving this matter in a way that promotes the rule of law and respect for law enforcement.”
The charges are not the first time the influencer has faced legal woes in the Sunshine State.
In March, Peters was arrested in Fort Lauderdale on a warrant for alleged battery and criminal conspiracy to commit battery issued by officials in Osceola County.Â
The charges stemmed from an incident in which Osceola County deputies responded to an Airbnb near Kissimmee regarding an alleged altercation on Feb. 2, according to a statement from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office sent to Fox News Digital.
The incident reportedly occurred at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area in the Florida Everglades on March 26. (iStock)
When authorities arrived at the scene, an unidentified 19-year-old woman told police she had allegedly been battered by 24-year-old Violet Marie Lentz, who is reportedly Peters’ girlfriend.
Upon further investigation, detectives revealed Peters had allegedly instigated the fight between the pair and posted a video of the altercation on social media to “exploit the two women,” authorities said.Â
Peters was subsequently taken into custody on $1,000 bond, with authorities also issuing a warrant for Lentz on charges of misdemeanor battery.
Fox News Digital reached out to attorneys for Peters, Torres and Morales for comment, as well as the FWC and Miami-Dade Prosecutors’ Office Prosecutors Office.Â