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Poisoning Rumored to Cause Yushchenko's Scars

Ukrainian opposition leader Victor Yushchenko fell ill in September, but the cause of the illness that left his face heavily pockmarked is still unknown. There are rumors that he may have been poisoned. Hear reporter Alex Kleimenov.

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