Justice Department's watchdog is reviewing compliance with the law mandating Epstein files release

Britain Starmer FILE - This March 28, 2017, photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein. (New York State Sex Offender Registry via AP, File) (AP)

WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice's internal watchdog said Thursday that it is reviewing the department’s compliance with the law mandating the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.