Libby juror questions indicate possible confusion

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The jury in Lewis "Scooter" Libby's perjury trial has indicated members might be confused about the charges facing the former vice presidential aide, according to questions made public on Tuesday.

The jury late on Monday asked whether prosecutors were trying to prove that Libby lied to an FBI agent about his conversation with Time magazine reporter Matt Cooper, as the indictment says.

Before the jury began its 10th day of deliberations on Tuesday, lawyers for both the defense and prosecution said yes.

Libby is charged with lying and obstructing an investigation launched when CIA analyst Valerie Plame's identity was leaked after her husband criticized the Bush administration's use of intelligence prior to the Iraq war.

The seven women and four men of the jury have been deliberating since February 21.

Libby, Vice President Dick Cheney's former chief of staff, faces five charges: two counts of perjury, two counts of making false statements and one count of obstruction of justice. He faces up to 30 years in prison and $1.25 million in fines if found guilty.

Libby's attorneys argued he could not accurately recall conversations about Plame when he spoke to the FBI and a grand jury.

No one has been charged with intentionally identifying Plame, the wife of former ambassador Joseph Wilson.