Influencer Braden Peters, 20, who goes by the name “Clavicular” online, has revised his civil lawsuit filed in Miami‑Dade County. The new filing removes the sexual assault allegations that were originally part of the case, a move his attorney says is intended to avoid interfering with the criminal proceedings pending in Massachusetts.
Background of the criminal case
In May 2025, Peters was accused by 18‑year‑old influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza (known as Alorah or Alorah Ziva) of raping her at his family’s Cape Cod home. The allegation led to a criminal complaint filed by the Chatham Police Department and resulted in charges of rape, drugging someone for sexual intercourse, and procuring liquor for a minor. Peters has denied the criminal allegations.
Civil lawsuit changes
Mendoza originally filed a civil suit in Miami that claimed sexual assault and also alleged that Peters injected her face with a non‑FDA‑approved fat‑dissolving substance during a November 2025 livestream in Florida. In the newly filed second amended complaint, the sexual assault claim has been removed. The complaint now focuses on claims of battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraudulent misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, and unauthorized use of her name and likeness.
The amended filing still alleges that Peters performed cosmetic injections without proper consent and misrepresented his qualifications. It also notes that during a November 2025 livestream in Delray Beach, Peters allegedly injected Mendoza with Aqualyx, a fat‑dissolving compound not approved by the Food and Drug Administration, while she was intoxicated. The complaint states that Peters was aware Mendoza was a minor at the time, citing livestream viewer comments that warned him of her age.
Legal rationale for the amendment
“In light of Mr. Peters’ recent posts and other conduct, this matter is more appropriate for the criminal justice system,” said Mendoza’s lawyer, Drew Moss, in a statement. He added that the sexual assault claim was dropped “due to the pending criminal charges in Massachusetts” and that Mendoza does not want the civil case to interfere with that process.
The criminal case’s arraignment, originally set for October 14, was canceled, and the next hearing is scheduled for October 22.
Responses from the parties
Peters’ spokesperson declined to comment on the amended civil complaint. Earlier, after the criminal charges were reported, Peters posted on X defending himself and shared a video in which Mendoza called him “super nice.”
The amended complaint continues to accuse Peters of multiple instances of sexual activity while Mendoza was intoxicated, but it no longer alleges non‑consensual sex while she was asleep.
Resources
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, the National Sexual Assault Hotline is available at 1‑800‑656‑4673. The hotline, run by the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), can connect callers with local crisis centers. Online chat support is also available at rainn.org/get-help.
Original reporting: NBC10 Boston — read the source article.
