Arkansas sisters accused of Charlie Kirk memorial vandalism launch GoFundMe to cover legal fees

GLENDALE, ARIZONA: Two Arkansas sisters facing criminal charges for allegedly vandalizing a memorial for late conservative activist Charlie Kirk have turned to crowdfunding to help cover legal expenses.

Both women face charges of first-degree criminal mischief.

Arrest and charges following Charlie Kirk memorial incident

Kerri Melissa Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Heather Rollo, 22, were arrested after allegedly damaging a display at the Benton County Courthouse honoring Kirk, who was fatally shot at age 31 on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University.

Both sisters were charged with first-degree criminal mischief, with Kaylee also facing an obstruction of governmental operations charge, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office.

Photos released by authorities show one of the sisters standing near the candles while giving a middle finger to the camera.

Video circulating on social media reportedly shows the sisters ripping up signs and kicking over memorial items, prompting a sheriff’s office statement emphasizing the seriousness of vandalism directed at community memorials.

Benton County Justice of the Peace Joseph Bollinger added that while individuals have a right to freedom of expression, destroying a memorial “tramples on the memory of a person” and violates the community’s values.

“Everyone has a right to be able to express their freedom of expression. But what the issue is, is when you trample on someone’s memorial—the human act of grieving,” Bollinger said.

“You’re not just trampling on their freedom of expression; you’re trampling on the memory of a person. You’re trampling on our Benton County values.”

GoFundMe campaign launched amid job loss

Following their arrests, the sisters created a GoFundMe titled “FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM,” stating that they had been “doxxed online” and that Kerri had been terminated from her job.

Kaylee, who appears to have authored the campaign message, claimed the sisters’ First Amendment rights were being violated.

“After the recent events [of] Charlie Kirk’s death, my sibling and I are being doxxed online and my sibling was fired from their job. This is a direct violation of their First Amendment rights and unconstitutional,” the campaign reads.

It added that funds would go toward legal counsel and court fees. As of Monday morning, the fundraiser had collected $5,800. The sisters also alleged they had been threatened, harassed, and publicly targeted.

Court proceedings and ongoing investigation

On Friday, a judge set Kerri’s bond at $15,000 and Kaylee’s at $7,500. Kerri has requested a public defender, while Kaylee has retained private legal counsel.

Authorities continue to investigate the shooting that claimed Kirk’s life, with his alleged killer, Tyler Robinson, 22, in custody following a voluntary surrender facilitated by his parents.

Meanwhile, tributes to Kirk continue, with a large memorial held over the weekend at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. President Donald Trump, Kirk’s widow Erika, and other prominent supporters attended, highlighting the enduring impact of the conservative leader on his followers.