Florida Influencer Clavicular Charged Over Everglades Alligator Shooting Livestream
Florida influencer Clavicular faces a misdemeanor charge for discharging a firearm during an Everglades livestream showing an alligator; two others also charged.
TL;DR
Florida influencer Clavicular (Braden Eric Peters) has been charged with unlawfully discharging a firearm in a public place after a livestream showed him shooting an alligator in the Everglades. Two companions, Andrew Morales and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres, face similar charges.
Context Clavicular is known for the practice of “looksmaxxing,” which involves extreme measures such as steroids, surgery and intense exercise to maximize physical attractiveness. He has built a following through controversial livestreams, including past incidents involving alleged vehicle assaults and provocative chants. On March 26, he streamed from an airboat in the Everglades where he fired a gun at an alligator that appeared already dead. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said it was aware of the video and was looking into the incident.
Key Facts The charge carries a possible fine of $1,000 and may result in jail time or probation. Clavicular’s attorney said the influencer followed the instructions of a licensed airboat guide, that no people or animals were harmed, and that the full context will show the charges are unfounded. Andrew Morales, known online as “The Cuban Tarzan,” and Yabdiel Anibal Cotto Torres were also charged in connection with the same incident.
What It Means If convicted, Clavicular could face a misdemeanor record, a financial penalty, and potential probation or short jail time. The defense plans to argue that the actions were guided by a licensed professional and therefore lawful. The case highlights how social media conduct can intersect with wildlife regulations and public safety laws. Watch for the upcoming court date where the defense will present its argument that the charges lack merit.
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