Viral 'Looksmaxxing' Influencer Clavicular Arrested on Battery Charges

Social media influencer known as “Clavicular,” whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was arrested Thursday in Fort Lauderdale on a warrant for misdemeanor battery, according to jail records and police statements. Fort Lauderdale Police said the arrest stemmed from an active warrant issued by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, which requested assistance in locating Peters. An out‑of‑county hold was placed on him following the arrest, records show.

Osceola County sheriff’s officials said the charge is connected to an incident at a short‑term rental near Kissimmee earlier this year. Deputies allege that a 19‑year‑old woman was battered by another woman during a physical altercation inside a home rented by Peters. Investigators said Peters instigated the fight and later posted video of the incident online.

Neither Peters nor the other suspect spoke with deputies at the scene, authorities said. Peters, 20, is a prominent figure in the online “looksmaxxing” community, which centers on extreme appearance‑focused self‑improvement. He has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers across social media platforms and has been featured in national media coverage examining the trend.

The arrest comes as Florida wildlife officials separately investigate a viral video involving Peters that appears to show gunfire directed at an alligator during a livestream. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it is reviewing the footage but has not announced whether charges will be filed. Authorities said the wildlife investigation is unrelated to the battery case.

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