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Judge Bars Alligator Shooter from Livestreaming Community Service

5/17/2026

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Peters Livestream Ban

A judge prohibited Braden Eric Peters from livestreaming his court-ordered community service, citing his online-driven notoriety.
Peters, known as Clavicular, pleaded no contest to shooting a dead alligator in Florida’s Everglades and received six months probation.
Prosecutors said the shooting violated Florida law banning firearm use in public areas.
The case follows a February misdemeanor battery arrest and claims of fraud and emotional distress.

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Clavicular Faces Probation

Clavicular, a high-profile “looksmaxxing” influencer with over a million followers, has repeatedly attracted controversy.
Andrew Morales and Clavicular pleaded no-contest to unlawful firearm discharge in Florida and received six months probation.
They must complete twenty hours of community service and attend a mandatory firearm-safety course.
A Fish and Wildlife probe followed the March 26 livestream where they shot a dead alligator.

History

Historical Context

After the Florida Legislature enacted the Alligator Conservation Act in 1975, the state used its existing wildlife framework—highlighted by the American alligator’s protected status—to curb illegal shootings. The law gives state wildlife officials, overseen by the 40-member Senate, authority to levy fines and require service, a tool now applied to social-media influencers.

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Peters Livestream Ban

A judge prohibited Braden Eric Peters from livestreaming his court-ordered community service, citing his online-driven notoriety.
Peters, known as Clavicular, pleaded no contest to shooting a dead alligator in Florida’s Everglades and received six months probation.
Prosecutors said the shooting violated Florida law banning firearm use in public areas.
The case follows a February misdemeanor battery arrest and claims of fraud and emotional distress.

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