Kick streamer Clavicular, whose real name is Braden Eric Peters, is now in serious legal trouble after a viral livestream shocked viewers online. In the clip, he and others were seen on an airboat in the Florida Everglades, where they appeared to fire multiple shots at an alligator in the water. The video quickly spread across social media, leading to an investigation by wildlife officials. Many people were upset after watching the footage and raised concerns about safety and animal harm.After looking into the case, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office officially filed a charge against Peters on April 29. The charge is for unlawfully firing a gun in a public place. This means using a firearm in an area where it can be dangerous to people or surroundings. The incident is said to have happened at the Francis Taylor Everglades Wildlife Management Area in Miami-Dade County. Two others, including streamer Cuban Tarzan, were also named in the case.
Clavicular alligator shooting livestream sparks criminal charge and legal trouble in Everglades case
The most serious part of this case is the claim that Peters fired a gun in a public space during a livestream. According to court records, this is considered a first-degree misdemeanor under Florida law. This type of charge can lead to up to one year in jail, along with one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000. A bond of $1,000 has also been listed, and a court hearing is set for May 20.During the livestream, Peters and his group stopped their airboat near what looked like an alligator in the water. In the video, he can be heard asking if they should shoot at it to check if it was alive. Another person then started firing, and Peters also joined in. Afterward, he said he believed the animal was dead. This moment became the main reason for the backlash online.Peters’ lawyers have responded by saying he was following the instructions of a licensed airboat guide. They also said that no people or animals were harmed during the incident. Officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission had earlier confirmed they were aware of the video and were investigating it.In the end, the situation shows how actions during livestreams can lead to serious real-world consequences. Many people now hope content creators will be more careful and responsible in the future.
