Fundraiser for Kirk memorial defacer surpasses initial goal
Teh article reports on two sisters,Kerri Melissa Rollo (23) and Kaylee Heather Rollo (22),who were arrested and charged for defacing a memorial dedicated to Charlie Kirk in Bentonville,Arkansas. The sisters were caught on video damaging the memorial by kicking candles and ripping signs, and one gave an offensive gesture to the camera. Following public identification and backlash, they launched a GoFundMe fundraiser to cover their legal fees, framing their actions as part of a “fight against fascism” and claiming they were being doxxed and harassed, with Kaylee stating that her sister lost her job as a result.
The benton County Sheriff’s office charged both with first-degree criminal mischief, and Kaylee also faces a charge of obstruction of governmental operations. Their bail amounts were set at $15,000 for Kerri and $7,500 for Kaylee, exceeding their initial $18,000 fundraising goal, which has since been raised to $22,000 with over 700 donors contributing. The fundraiser’s comment section reflects divided public opinions, with some supporters encouraging the sisters, while others condemn their actions.
The article also notes the broader context of heightened political tensions in the U.S., highlighting the memorial service held for Charlie Kirk, who died at age 31 from a gunshot wound. The sisters are scheduled to appear in court on October 22. The Washington Examiner has reached out to GoFundMe for comment regarding the fundraiser.
Fundraiser for women who defaced Kirk memorial surpasses initial goal
Two women who were charged and arrested for defacing a memorial for Charlie Kirk are now fundraising for their legal fees in a “fight against fascism.”
Kerri Melissa Rollo, 23, and her sister Kaylee Heather Rollo, 22, were captured on video last week kicking candles and ripping signs at a memorial in Bentonville, Arkansas. The pair was seemingly aware they were being filmed as one of the women gave the middle finger to the camera.
Users online quickly identified them. As a result, the sisters started a GoFundMe on Sept. 16 claiming they were being “doxxed.”
Doxxing is defined as publishing identifiable information about an individual online, such as their real name, address, workplace, finances, or other personal information, according to the security firm Kaspersky.
“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,” Kaylee wrote. “This is [a] direct violation of their first amendment rights and unconstitutional. This is unfortunate, but anything helps. Please help my sibling while they look for another job and stand against the tyranny that is creeping into the country.”
The Benton County Sheriff’s office arrested the sisters a day after they were made aware of the video, which was also one day after Kaylee organized the GoFundMe fundraiser. At the time, the fundraiser had a goal of raising $18,000.
“Both individuals have been charged with Criminal Mischief in the First Degree. In addition, Kaylee Rollo faces an additional charge of Obstruction of Governmental Operations,” the sheriff’s office wrote on Facebook. “Sheriff Holloway takes acts of vandalism, particularly those directed toward community memorials, very seriously.”
In the following days, Kerri’s bond was set at $15,000, and Kaylee’s bond was set at $7,500, dwarfing the initial fundraising goal. Since various donors have contributed over $19,000 as of Thursday morning, the goal has been raised to $22,000.
“UPDATE: MY SIBLING AND I WERE ARRESTED FOR THIS PROTEST. WE HAVE BEEN THREATENED, DOXXED, HARASSED, AND FIRED,” Kaylee wrote. “PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING FOR LEGAL COUNSEL AND COURT FEES.”
Over 700 donors have contributed to the Rollos. While some left comments of support, other users contributed the minimum $5 to leave a comment criticizing the sisters.
“I guess it pays to do something deplorable. You just keep on winning,” one user wrote. “I hope you come to a point where you turn your life around and realize how you only hurt and it’s not the way to live.”
“You got what you deserved. I hope when you pass your family has to see someone destroy your memorial, which based on the video you probably won’t have one,” another user wrote. “Only low life humans would do such a thing to another human, let alone a father. All because you didn’t agree with what he believed.”
Others left comments under anonymous names like “you suck” or “FAFO,” which stands for “f*** around find out.”
The irony of critics donating to the Rollos’ cause was not lost on their genuine supporters. One user who donated $50, according to the site, wrote, “love all the people donating money just to say you ‘deserve it.’ Take those losers all the way to bank girls!!! Keep fighting the good fight.”
The comment section in the fundraiser alone captured the complex opinions surrounding Kirk, who died at the age of 31 from a single gunshot wound. Meanwhile, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) designated Sept. 21, 2025, as a “Day of Prayer and Reflection for Charlie Kirk.”
That day, a televised memorial service took place in Kirk’s honor in Glendale, Arizona. NewsNation outperformed CNN and MSNBC in total viewers and the key advertising demographic of adults aged 25 to 54 for the six consecutive hours it streamed the service. Fox News averaged 5.2 million viewers during the service, about 89% of the overall cable news audience.
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The Rollo sisters are due in court Oct. 22.
The Washington Examiner has reached out to GoFundMe for comment.
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