Sisters Caught Vandalizing Charlie Kirk Memorial Now Seeking Public Funds for Legal Defense
Two sisters from Arkansas, recorded on video damaging a memorial dedicated to Charlie Kirk, are now appealing to strangers to support their legal expenses after facing job losses and widespread criticism. The incident occurred outside the Benton County Courthouse, where people had placed candles and handwritten notes in memory of the slain Turning Point USA founder.
In the widely shared footage, 23-year-old Kerri Rollo is heard shouting a profane insult at Charlie Kirk while raising both middle fingers to the camera, daring people to film them. She also accused Kirk of “promoting violence” throughout his life before leaving the scene with her sister.
The sisters were arrested on September 17 and charged with first-degree criminal mischief. They were subsequently released on bond, which amounted to $22,500.
Benton County Justice of the Peace Joseph Bollinger emphasized that although free expression is a right, destroying a memorial is disrespecting both the grieving process and the memory of the deceased.
The backlash quickly reached the sisters’ personal lives: Kerri was dismissed from her restaurant job, and Kaylee’s boyfriend ended their relationship and asked her to move out. Kaylee’s ex-boyfriend’s mother explained her decision was a refusal to support anyone who condones a murder or vandalizes a memorial.
In response to mounting legal costs, the sisters started a GoFundMe campaign requesting $18,000 to pay their defense fees. Kaylee described their experience as harassment and an attack on their right to free speech.
However, many contributors donated the smallest possible amounts, leaving critical comments such as “you got what you deserved” and “it pays to do something deplorable.” Despite the negativity, the sisters have raised almost $15,000 so far.
Charlie Kirk, a father of two, was fatally shot on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. Alleged shooter Tyler Robinson, 22, is accused of firing the shot to Kirk’s neck. For those mourning the loss, the sisters’ vandalism intensified the pain, turning a respectful remembrance into a source of public outrage.
