In Bentonville, Arkansas, two sisters, Kerri Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Rollo, 22, have been arrested and charged with vandalism of a makeshift memorial honoring the late Charlie Kirk. The incident occurred last week near the Missouri state line, outside the Benton County Courthouse, where mourners had placed signs and candles.
A video recorded by an onlooker shows Kerri Rollo removing signs and kicking over candles at the memorial. During the act of vandalism, she is heard making a statement about Kirk, saying he "lived as he died – promoting violence," and defiantly gesturing towards the camera.
Further investigation by the police, supported by additional security camera footage, confirmed Kaylee Rollo's involvement in the event. The Benton County Sheriff's Office has expressed that they are treating the case with gravity, as it targeted a community memorial.
Following their arrests, the sisters initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover their legal expenses, setting a goal of $18,000. Kaylee Rollo, in the campaign description, claims they have been doxxed, harassed, and that her sibling was unjustly fired, framing it as a violation of their First Amendment rights and unconstitutional.
The local community and beyond have been quick to react to the incident. Kerri Rollo's employer, Bella's Table, terminated her employment after customer complaints. The restaurant released a statement emphasizing that the actions of the individual do not reflect the company's values or culture and that they are dealing with the situation internally.
Additionally, Kaylee Rollo has faced personal repercussions. Lacy Christian, who had provided Kaylee a home for over a year, asked her to leave, stating on Facebook that she could not condone the celebration of violence or the destruction of a memorial.
The story has garnered attention on social media, with some users highlighting the sisters' plea for financial support as a consequence of their actions.
