Influencer Clavicular faces charges in Florida tied to alligator shooting video

A controversial social media influencer known as Clavicular is facing charges in connection with a live stream showing him shooting an apparently already dead alligator in the Everglades, local Florida media has reported. Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters and is known for the practice of “looksmaxxing”, faces charges of unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place or residential property, according to legal files obtained by television station ABC6 in South Florida. The charges stem from his alleged actions in a 26 March live stream. The charge reportedly carries a potential fine of $1,000 and possible jail time or probation, per WFLA . The Florida fish and wildlife conservation commission responded to the livestream with a statement on X, noting that it was “aware of a video depicting individuals in the Everglades on an airboat who appear to be discharging firearms at an alligator” and that officers were “looking into the incident”. They did not name Peters. An attorney for Peters told People about this week’s charges: “Our client has been summoned to appear for a misdemeanor charge that stems from following the instructions of a licensed airboat guide. He relied on that guidance. No animals or people were harmed. We are confident that once the full picture is understood, people will see this for what it is.” Two other people also charged in the incident are Andrew Morales and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres. …