In the final day of testimony on Friday, Jan. 17, Colorado-based social media influencer David Lesh took the stand at his own trial as the defense rested its case and both sides gave closing arguments. Related Articles Courts | Social media influencer, Virtika owner David Lesh scheduled for trial on assault charges in Summit County Courts | David Lesh, influencer behind social media stunt at Keystone, calls case “outlandish” after appeals court throws out part of conviction Courts | Details emerge in Summit County snowmobiler assault case involving social media influencer David Lesh Courts | David Lesh found guilty of illegal snowmobiling at Keystone Resort Courts | Instagrammer David Lesh may be temporarily banned from forests The jury began deliberations late Friday evening, finding Lesh, 39, not guilty of second-degree assault by strangulation, a Class 4 felony, but guilty of third-degree assault, a Class 1 misdemeanor, and guilty of disorderly conduct involving fighting in public, a misdemeanor, according to the verdict read in court around 10 p.m. A sentencing hearing was tentatively set for Feb. 6. A retired pro skier and the founder of a clothing brand, Lesh is notorious for provocative stunts and social media posts. The assault charges stem from a fight between Lesh and another man that occurred during a snowmobiling outing at Spring Creek trailhead in Summit County on March 25, 2023, according to court documents. In closing arguments, deputy district attorney Lauren Crisera said, “This is not a case of self defense. This is a case of assault that there is no justification for.” Read the full story at our partner, Summit Daily.