Editorial archive
A documented timeline
Key events in the 2007 release, lawsuit and later disputes, with the limits of the record made clear.
Lawsuit reported
People reported that Kardashian sued the proposed distributor over the recording.
Commercial release and settlement
Distribution proceeded after the lawsuit ended in a settlement.
Additional-footage claim disputed
A representative for Kardashian said reviewed material did not contain unseen sexual content.
Renewed litigation
New complaints and denials returned the release story to court; allegations remain attributed.