Two sisters accused of trashing a Charlie Kirk memorial in Arkansas said they have been harassed and fired from their jobs as they asked for cash for their legal defense.
Kerri, 23, and Kaylee Rollo, 22, were arrested last week in Bentonville, near the border with Missouri, and charged with vandalizing a makeshift Kirk shrine.
Video of the incident taken by a witness appears to show Kerri ripping signs and kicking candles placed on the memorial as she said Kirk ‘lived as he died – promoting violence.’
‘Record all you want,’ Kerri, who uses they pronouns, added as they put up two middle fingers to the camera.
Police said CCTV also showed Kaylee taking part in the alleged vandalism outside the Benton County Courthouse.
The sisters have now started a GoFundMe with a goal of $18,000, which they titled: ‘FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES.’
‘After the recent events Charlie Kirk’s death, my sibling and I are being doxxed online and my sibling was fired from their job,’ Kaylee wrote.
‘This is direct violation of their first amendment rights and unconstitutional. This is unfortunate, but anything helps.
Kerri Rollo, 23, and Kaylee Rollo, 22, were arrested last week in Bentonville, Arkansas
The sisters have now started a GoFundMe, which they titled: ‘FIGHT AGAINST F4CISM HELP PAY FOR OUR LEGAL FEES’
Kirk, who was 31 when he was killed at Utah Valley University, is survived by his wife Erika, with whom he had a three-year-old daughter and a son, 16 months, seen here
‘Please help my sibling while they look for another job and stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country.’
In an update, Kaylee wrote: ‘WE HAVE BEEN THREATENED, DOXXED, HARASSED, AND FIRED.’
Kerri worked at a restaurant called Bella’s Table, which distanced itself from her after the arrest following complaints by locals.
The restaurant said in a statement: ‘We understand your outrage over this incident.
‘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.’
Meanwhile a woman named Lacy Christian claimed online that she kicked Kaylee out of her home following the arrests. Kaylee had been dating Christian’s son but the two broke up after the incident, according to Christian.
‘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… 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.’
The sisters were charged with criminal mischief in the first degree, a misdemeanor, and released from jail on bond on Friday
Kerri, who goes by they/them pronouns, worked at a restaurant called Bella’s Table, which distanced itself from her after the arrest following complaints by locals.
A woman named Lacy Christian claimed online that she kicked Kaylee, pictured, out of her home following the arrests
Donors of to the sisters’ GoFundMe, who have already donated over $14,000, appeared to be both leftists trying to support them and conservatives paying a small amount to leave comments shaming them.
A donor going by the name ‘Antifa Supersoldier’ wrote: ‘You did a good thing.’
Another supporter by the name Nicole W wrote: ‘love all the people donating money just to say you “deserve it”. Take those losers all the way to the bank girls!!! Keep fighting the good fight.’
An anonymous donor, on the other side, wrote: ‘You got what you deserved.’
They added: ‘Freedom of speech is what you are fighting for but destroy something based on someone else’s.’
The sisters were charged with criminal mischief in the first degree, a misdemeanor, and released from jail on bond on Friday.
Kerri’s bond was set at $15,000 and she requested a public defender. Kaylee’s bond was set at $7,500 and she reported that she retained her own attorney.
Donors of to the sisters’ GoFundMe, who have already donated over $14,000, appeared to be both leftists trying to support them and conservatives paying to leave them a comment shaming them
‘Sheriff [Shawn] Holloway takes acts of vandalism, particularly those directed toward community memorials, very seriously,’ the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Daily Mail has reached out to the Rollo sisters for comment on this story.
The sisters are next due in court on October 22.
