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Famous Streamer Arrested Amid Controversy Over Alligator Shooting

Streamer Clavicular was arrested in Florida on a battery charge as controversy grows over a viral alligator shooting video.

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A popular online streamer has been arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor battery charge, adding to a growing list of controversies surrounding his name.

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Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, was taken into custody Thursday night in Fort Lauderdale.

According to reports, the 20-year-old had an active warrant out of Osceola County. He was later located and apprehended.

Complex reports that the warrant dates back to March 9.

Clavicular Arrested in Florida as Details Emerge

Peters appeared expressionless in a mugshot that quickly circulated online. Reports indicate that his bond has been set at $1,000.

While official details remain limited, journalist Taylor Lorenz suggested that "the arrest is likely related to a physical fight between Clav's gf and influencer Jenny Popach who broke into the hype house."

Lorenz also noted that Popach had been posting TikTok videos threatening to have Peters jailed.

"Updated arrest records on Friday morning confirm that Clavicular, real name Braden Peters, was indeed arrested on Thursday," Complex's Trace William Cowen wrote.

"A bond amount of $1,000 is listed. Battery is specified under charge comments, with an out-of-county misdemeanor hold provided as the statute."

The arrest comes amid mounting scrutiny over Peters' recent online behavior.

Alligator Video Controversy Adds to Growing Backlash

In the days leading up to his arrest, Peters drew backlash after a video surfaced showing him firing a handgun at a dead alligator.

The footage, recorded while he and a group were traveling through the Florida Everglades on an airboat, quickly spread across social media.

Authorities have since acknowledged the incident.

"The FWC is aware of a video depicting individuals in the Everglades on an airboat who appear to be discharging firearms at an alligator," the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a

"FWC officers are looking into the incident and will provide additional information when available."

At the time of his arrest, Peters had been in the middle of a 30-day marathon livestream on the platform Kick.

According to TMZ, the stream abruptly cut out. When it resumed, Peters was no longer present, and a friend appeared on camera to announce that the marathon was ending early.

While officials have yet to confirm the exact circumstances, all signs point to the stream ending as a result of his arrest.

More details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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