Miami influencer sued for abuse under guise of looksmaxxing trend

A shocking civil lawsuit has emerged in Miami-Dade County, alleging that 20-year-old influencer Braden Peters, known online as "Clavicular," subjected an 18-year-old woman to severe physical and psychological abuse under the guise of the "looksmaxxing" trend. Filed on April 28, the complaint names the defendant as Braden Peters and identifies the plaintiff as Alorah Ziva, also an influencer. The suit accuses Peters of inflicting battery, emotional distress, and sexual assault against Ziva, whose real name is Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza.

According to the documents reviewed by Daily Mail, the two met through social media last year. Peters allegedly sought to mold Ziva into the female embodiment of "looksmaxxing," a movement promoting extreme physical enhancement. The complaint details a disturbing history of dangerous practices associated with Peters, including self-inflicted facial trauma with a hammer and the use of methamphetamine to suppress appetite.

The legal action alleges that after their initial meeting, Peters administered alcohol to Ziva until she was visibly intoxicated. The complaint states that Peters then engaged in sexual intercourse with her while she was incapable of giving consent due to her state of intoxication. Furthermore, the suit claims that while Ziva was asleep the following morning, Peters penetrated her again without her ability to consent.

The allegations extend to a livestream event hosted by Peters a few months later. During this incident, the complaint asserts that Peters injected Ziva with Aqualyx, an unapproved drug intended to dissolve cheek fat to improve her online persona. Ziva maintains that the substance injected contained methamphetamine or other undisclosed materials.

Aqualyx is a fat-dissolving agent derived from the deoxycholate family of acids, typically used by plastic surgeons for contouring procedures like liposuction alternatives. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the product for use in the United States. In 2023, the agency issued a stark warning regarding the significant safety risks posed by unapproved injectables like Aqualyx. The FDA noted that these products often contain phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate, substances that have not been evaluated for safety or effectiveness.

The agency reported receiving numerous accounts of consumers suffering adverse reactions to these unauthorized injections. These incidents have resulted in permanent scarring, infections, skin deformities, cysts, and painful deep tissue knots. The FDA highlighted that many victims received these injections at clinics from improperly licensed personnel or, in some cases, purchased the drugs online and self-administered them. The agency emphasized that the safe and effective use of such products depends strictly on correct injection numbers, precise needle placement, and professional administration techniques—standards that the lawsuit suggests were ignored in this case.

Daily Mail has contacted Peters' legal counsel for comment regarding these serious allegations. The case underscores the dangers posed when social media trends bypass medical regulations and government safety standards, leaving vulnerable individuals exposed to unregulated and potentially lethal substances.

Public health officials and legal experts warn that individuals must not buy components for unapproved fat-dissolving injections or administer these substances themselves. This caution comes amid a federal lawsuit accusing Peters of injecting a minor with an unapproved medication intended for fat contouring.

The civil complaint details that the plaintiff, Mendoza, was under the age of 18 and legally considered a minor in Florida at the time of the alleged incident. According to the filing, the unauthorized injections caused the teenager severe emotional distress, including trauma, humiliation, nightmares, fear, panic, and mental anguish. The lawsuit further notes that the event was livestreamed on the platform Kick and the recording remains accessible to the public.

Mendoza is seeking at least $50,000 in damages, pursuing claims of battery, fraud, and emotional distress. While Peters has not issued a direct denial of the specific allegations, he posted on X on Wednesday, expressing frustration over the nature of the interactions. He wrote, "The consistent theme of girls trying to use me for money is brutal for a young guy trying to navigate a complex society. Hopefully I can find a good girl whos [sic] intent is to not to screw me over and take my money."

Representatives for Peters have not yet provided a direct statement to The Daily Mail. Steve Kramer, Peters' attorney, previously spoke to Rolling Stone regarding the recent filing. Kramer stated, "We are aware of the complaint recently filed against Mr. Peters. These are allegations only and remain unproven. Mr. Peters denies the claims and disputes the characterization of events. He will respond through the appropriate legal channels and intends to vigorously defend himself. We will not comment further at this time.