michael ball's denim label rapist & republic shock the pro cycling world

A totally clueless asshole called Michael Ball running a so-called cycling team (Rock and Republic) where he nastily derides his own riders as "misfits" and demands that they "either win or get fired." That sounds like a healthy recipe for massive doping, psychological trauma, and team bankruptcy. Sebastian Haedo should thank his lucky stars he got fired off that team. How soon before they all start testing positive? Oh wait, that's right, there is very little testing by USADA at US events. And a note for Chris Horner: don't you dare sign for such an insane team! You deserve better. The fact that Fast Freddy Rodriguez did sign is simply frightening.
TMZ reported that Michael Ball recently got sued for sexual harassment by a very young former personal assistant in Los Angeles.
He is also pictured here with R & R fitmodel Mia Weier (Elite) who has reportedly been in a sexual relationship with Michael Ball since the tender age of 14.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/newsphotos.php...

Good eye, dude -- RE: Rock & Republic and CEO Michael Ball

Fast Freddy not long ago he nipped at Cipo's heels at Milan San Remo and lit up TDF sprints.

Now he's serving an alleged violent deadbeast extortionist paymaster?

http://www.nypost.com/seven/01262007/news/nat...

Purported excerpts from lawsuits & affidavits:

"...Michael Ball, without provocation or warning, then violently assaulted Naggar physically..."

"...Prior to Michael Ball’s threats and extortion against me, I was well aware of his violent behavior, criminal history and psychological instability, as revealed to me by Ms. Fernanda Romero. Compl., paras. 23-25. Such a history and predisposition has been corroborated by numerous witnesses, further substantiating my fear and apprehension regarding his threats..."

"...The car chase and brutal assault by Michael Ball against Ms. Fernanda Romero, detailed in the Pinot Affidavit, has been further corroborated by both Alex DeFelipe and Pascal Azoulay, the gentlemen who were also assaulted and chased by Ball through the streets of Los Angeles..."

"...our ongoing investigation has also corroborated various allegations made in the Complaint pertaining to defendant Michael Ball’s motive to threaten and extort plaintiffs, such as my knowledge of criminal activities, acts of violence, court ordered psychiatric treatment, Ball’s own use of a false social security number (which he presented to police upon his arrest and sentencing in the matter attached..."

"...Exhibit “D”(arrest and sentencing report; Solis v. Ford, L.A. Superior Court, Case No. BC 228258..."

"...I have witnessed Michael Ball’s frightening, violent and jealous behavior firsthand, along with Fernanda and two other friends. In this particular incident in June 2003, not only did Michael Ball physically assault two of my male friends and follow us in a horrific car chase through Santa Monica, Hollywood and Los Angeles, but when he caught up to us, he pulled Fernanda by the hair from our car and kicked her in a jealous rage. In this incident, police were called two times before they arrested him and lead him away in handcuffs..."

Freddy hooks up with this guy so he can ... ride SoCal parking-lot crits?

Does Freddy have gambling debts or something? I'm kidding on that last sentence. But truly -- what's really going on here?

Michael Ball and Rock & Republic are not leaving a good impression on some people in the cycling world. But 'any press is good press'- Funny stuff
"But ever the optimist, I thought maybe this is the sort of bullshit nonsense it'll take to get people into cycling, so what the hell--I should find out more. So in I go to a special room bedecked in neo-pseudo-goth crap to get some info from Girl with Unbuttoned Blouse #2 or Spiky-haired Guy #3, two of the adorable characters living in this strange "Rock & Roll Cycling" land.....Turns out, all this noise is being made by a bunch of jackasses who sell $300 bluejeans."
"Hey Rock & Repulsive, take your shitwagons and get the hell out of my industry."
http://www.speedgoat.com/blog.asp ...

now this is interesting! I researched Michael Ball a bit more just now and found that his denim fashion shows are even more ridiculous then his cycling disaster. Dude, perhaps you should give gay porn a try next. May
be more up your street.

New York Magazine review of the Rock & Republic spring/summer 08 show

The Collection for Prostitutes We've All Been Waiting For

( model is disgusted by these clothes.)

If you had told us yesterday that in 24 hours we'd be privy to a fashion show that made Kimora Lee Simmons look like Michael Kors, we'd have patted you on the back, poured you a cup of coffee, and called you a cab, because clearly you needed to go sleep it off.

But that was before we learned that the unofficial theme for Rock & Republic was "Pimps n' Hos." For serious: We're pretty sure that the only people buying the metallic hot pants, sheer leopard-print, fur-trimmed gowns, and something that we think might have involved the skin of a Muppet are actual, genuine whores.

There certainly weren't any celebrities at the show, because the only people desperate enough to feign interest in this train wreck were socialites. Tinsley Mortimer wasted a perfectly good out-of-character sleek ponytail on it and looked totally lost as she struggled to keep a politely straight face. Camilla al Fayed, two seats down, didn't even try, laughing with abandon toward the end when a girl came out wearing a cropped jacket and low-slung shorts that deliberately revealed the SEAM on her TIGHTS. For real. And then there were the footless tights worn as pants. And the neon. The NEON. Our eyes, they are still burning.

The whole thing was like Sienna Miller and Janice Dickinson had a threesome with Vince Neal in the Mötley Crüe heyday, and this collection was their demonic, deranged spawn. Except trashier.

Honestly, we're kind of scarred. We haven't seen this kind of horror — 72 separate, skanky looks! 72!— since the acid-washed craze swept our junior high. And just when we thought it was all over, it got worse: The models were forced out on the runway to drink Champagne very awkwardly with the designer (who came out to the weakest three-person ovation we've ever barely heard) and pretend to socialize, like the curtain call of a dinner-theater production of Cabaret directed by Lil' Kim. The bloody show just wouldn't end: After being assaulted by the tragedy against fabric and good taste that was the show itself, we all had to sit there and watch the greasy male models undulate, when all we wanted to do was get out of there and wash the skank off.

It might take all week.—The Fug Girls

ROCK & REPUBLIC is going DOWN !!!

Michael Ball is a disgrace to the entire entertainment/fashion business!!!!!
People do crave SEX but for Michael to force all his female employees to open their legs just to make jokes about it and tell all the other employees who he fucked and who he fired because they didnt put out or they were lousey in the sack...WHAT AN A$$!!!!! If you read the court papers on TMZ.com he bragged about his ongoing sexual relations with ex-employee GRACE... the poor girl fell for his bullshit, got infected by him,lost her job, and now has been disGRACEd and must goto court and be embarrassed. Everyone should know of Michael Ball's wrong doing and point the finger at him! And NOW Paris finally got the news on Michael Ball and is staying FAR away from him. "PARTY girl Paris Hilton kicked off Monday night - which ended after 13 bottles of champagne - by "hosting" a charity event.though she wasn't in a giving mood. According to an insider, Hilton refused to be photographed at the Puck Building event with the co-chairs from Rock & Republic, instead staying behind a velvet rope with her flack all night." She thought by doing this Charity event she'd seem like a more responsible Good person but actually WOKE up to realize MICHAEL BALL IS SCUM!!!! The Absolute DIRT OF THE WORLD!!!

michael sucks balls...

and his jeans are the worst

EXCERPTS FROM NICOLE BAROS SEXUAL HARASSMENT SUIT AGAINST MICHAEL BALL / ROCK & REPUBLIC



November 2006, Baros job interview... only lasted 5 minutes, during which time Ball asked plaintiff no work related questions. Rather, Ball asked plaintiff such questions as:“what background she was; what ethnicity she was and whether she had a boyfriend”. Baros began full time employment at Rock & Republic as a personal assistant to the CEO of the company, Michael Ball. Ball began subjecting Baros to a pattern of offensive and unwanted sexual behavior at work, including

(a) Walking up behind plaintiff at her desk and touching her hair

(b) Requesting plaintiff to turn around in front of him and show him how her clothing fit

(c ) Coming to the area where the plaintiff was working and telling her sexual comments and stories

(d) Continually staring at Baro’s breasts and butt

(e) The above conduct occurred at least several times between the time plaintiff was first started work at Rock & Republic and until the time she was “let go”. Defendant Ball gradually increased the frequency and the explicitness of the above sexual comments and actions. He began talking to Baros about how he wanted to sleep with her, and how some day she would.

8. Baros tried to discourage Ball’s remarks and conduct , asking him ..to stop, and suggesting she was uncomfortable with the advances and comments .. which Ball would make regarding his wanting to sleep with her.

At a holiday Christmas party, Ball cornered Baros into a room and attempted to kiss her. Ball then proceeded to stick his hand down plaintiff’s pants. Baros was frightened and intimidated by this assault and was at first unable to break away from Ball because of the way he was touching and holding her. Baros managed to walk out of the room where this incident took place. She immediately went home after this incident.

10. A week later, Baros went to Balls house to get him to sign some checks for the company. Ball answered his door in his boxers and told her to come into the bedroom so that he could sign the documents. Ball got into bed and asked Baros to join him. Plaintiff refused and sat on the floor, handing the checks to Ball to sign. Ball began talking to plaintiff about he had a lot of sex the night before, and continued to go into detail regarding his sexual relationship with an ex-employee of the company Grace. Baros told Ball that it was weird that he slept with his employees, and he replied that was not because he was not their boss outside of work. Ball continued to pressure Baros to get into bed with him and cuddle, but plaintiff refused because she was uncomfortable and went into the kitchen. Ball chased Baros around his apartment, grabbed her and threw her on his bed. He stated to Baros “you don’t have to have sex with me but one day you will”. Ball continued to talk about sex and said he thought Baros was a freak because she had a good figure. Plaintiff Baros yelled that she would never sleep with him.

11.Later that day, while Plaintiff and Ball were at the office, Michelle another personal assistant of Ball listed the name of people who were going to New York Fashion week. During this time, Ball looked at Baros and stated that Ashley, one of his personal was his “granola”, Marissa another personal assistant was the smart one, and plaintiff was the slut. Plaintiff asked Ball not to speak to her in this manner, and asked him to stop making those types of comments. Baros employment status and her job duties and opportunities to advance in the company were explicitly predicated on having sex with defendant, Ball. Since, plaintiff would not sleep with Ball, she was demoted and did not receive any substantial duties.

Two weeks later, Baros was let go and was told that there was not enough work for her.

ok, everyone agrees that THE BIG CHEESE BALL is a total loser and claims fame of crappy jeans...

and o yes he is going down the toilet very quickly along with his company COCK & REPUBLIC...

but for amusement check out the video on youtube
http://youtube.com/watch...

its soooo funny... "who are you" because no one knows or cares who he is !!! except maybe the intern jean folders at his work who slept with him and caught diseases...

but he says it rite in the interview... "who are you" and mickey ballicker replies "im the BIG CHEESE"

CHEESE says it all.. CHEESE BALL... haha... at least he admits it...

then he tries to peel out... come on... the lil ole lady from pasadena could show the big cheese a trick o 2...

peels out like a girl on her bigwheel with training wheels... haha

what a Loser !!!

Seems Michael Ball continues to threaten Markus Klinko. Keep racking up those Lawsuits Klinko!!!! HAHHAHAHA

i want to work and cock and republic so i can sue lil mickey ball licker !!!

hhahaa mickey cheese balls is going downn !!!

who's next to sue Michael Ball?!? lolol

hi! does any of you know his home address? he is such an ass!

revengegirl wrote:

hi! does any of you know his home address? he is such an ass!

13650 Marina Pointe Drive,#1502

Go get'm!!
Marina del Rey, CA 90292

I must say we had sex & never again! he was hard & became limp. I could not continue after that.

what is happening to his sexual harrasment scandal? Was he every convicted? found guilty?

denimlover wrote:

LOVE MICHAEL BALL HE IS SUCH A GREAT HUMAN BEING!!!
AND HOT AS HELL.
HE IS ALWAYS LOOKING AMAZING AND WITH THE BEST ATTITUDE.

Thank you for sticking up for my uncle yes he may be a dick but i do love him very much yes he has changed a lot from the guy who helped raise me but he is still a good guy

i think hes a great person!!! always treated me super nice and respectful!!!i agree hot hot hot