Arkansas Sisters Charged Over Kirk Memorial Vandalism

Two Arkansas sisters, Kerri Rollo (23) and Kaylee Rollo (22), were filmed vandalizing a makeshift memorial to slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on the steps of the Benton County Courthouse; footage appears to show Kerri ripping signs, kicking over candles and shouting profanity. The video went viral and the sisters were arrested on Sept. 17 and charged with first‑degree criminal mischief, with Kaylee also facing an obstruction-related charge. Bonds were reportedly set at $15,000 for Kerri and $7,500 for Kaylee, and they are due back in court in October. The siblings launched an $18,000 GoFundMe for legal fees and support that has reportedly raised most of its goal amid both supportive and critical donations; they say they have been doxxed and harassed. Local officials and community members condemned the destruction of the memorial, and local businesses distanced themselves; Kerri says she lost her restaurant job and Kaylee reports being asked to move out. Reporting has ranged from straightforward accounts of the arrests and fundraiser to opinion pieces framing the episode as an example of social consequences for public misconduct.