Two sisters accused of vandalizing a memorial honoring Charlie Kirk in Arkansas say they have been threatened, harassed and fired from their jobs as they seek donations to pay for their legal defense.
Authorities identified the suspects as Kerri Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Rollo, 22.
Both were arrested last week in Bentonville, Arkansas, near the Missouri state line, after police said they destroyed items placed at a makeshift shrine for Kirk outside the Benton County Courthouse.
Video recorded by a bystander appeared to show Kerri ripping signs from the memorial and kicking candles that had been placed there.
In the footage, Kerri could be heard saying that Kirk “lived as he died – promoting violence.”
The video also captured Kerri raising both middle fingers and declaring, “Record all you want.”
Police said additional security camera footage confirmed that Kaylee was also involved in the vandalism.
The sheriff’s office later released a statement saying it considered the case a serious matter given that the actions targeted a community memorial.
The sisters launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for legal fees following their arrests.
They set a goal of $18,000 for the fundraiser, which they titled “FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES.”
In the campaign description, Kaylee wrote: “After the recent events Charlie Kirk’s death, my sibling and I are being doxxed online and my sibling was fired from their job.”
“This is direct violation of their first amendment rights and unconstitutional. This is unfortunate, but anything helps.”
The girl continued, “Please help my sibling while they look for another job and stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country.”
In a later update on the GoFundMe page, Kaylee added: “WE HAVE BEEN THREATENED, DOXXED, HARASSED, AND FIRED.”
The incident quickly drew attention in the local community.
The Daily Mail reported that Kerri had been employed at a restaurant called Bella’s Table, which confirmed it had severed ties after complaints from customers about the alleged vandalism.
The restaurant issued a public statement addressing the controversy.
“We understand your outrage over this incident,” it read.
“The individual who defaced the Charlie Kirk’s memorial does not represent or define our company, nor the hard-working team that serves our community every day. This person’s actions are not a reflection of our standards, values, or culture.”
“Please know that we are addressing this matter internally with the seriousness it deserves. We ask that the dedication and professionalism of our broader staff not be overshadowed by the poor choices of one individual.”
“Our commitment remains to honor our values and provide a respectful and positive experience for all,” the statement added.
The sisters also faced personal consequences beyond their jobs.
A woman named Lacy Christian said she expelled Kaylee from her home following the arrests, according to Daily Mail reporting.
Christian wrote on Facebook that Kaylee had lived with her for more than a year while dating her son, but she no longer wanted her in the household after the incident.
“Kaylee has lived in my home now for over a year and I have never once cut her down or not allowed her to have the beliefs that she has,” Christian said.
“However, I will not allow someone living in my home to be OK or celebrate a murder… and I will never allow someone to live in my home who is OK with destroying a memorial for someone else.”
