- Controversial social media influencer Clavicular, identified as Braden Eric Peters, was arrested in Florida on a misdemeanor assault charge.
- The arrest follows an investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) into a viral video showing Clavicular and another individual firing guns at a floating alligator corpse.
- In the footage, Clavicular is seen pulling a gun from his shorts and discharging multiple shots at the reptile, stating, "Just had to make sure."
- Florida Statute 379.409 makes it illegal to kill, injure, possess, or capture an alligator without authorization, and FWC guidelines restrict handgun use to commercial alligator trapping.
- Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins has publicly stated his expectation for charges to be pressed against those who violate state laws, as the FWC continues its investigation.
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