She becomes his biggest supporter even after he faces new allegations.
In late 2010 Hughes faced allegations of rape by a former lover.
In the past, many bishops have removed priests who faced old allegations.
She had supported him as he faced allegations and became dependent on pain medication.
The following autumn, the company once again faced allegations of abuse.
At the time of his death, he was facing multiple allegations from the state and press over ethics issues.
His wife, son-in-law and several senior aides face allegations of corruption.
Coke and its bottlers have faced similar allegations in other parts of the world.
"Getting back to face allegations when you are addicted to painkillers is not really a practical solution," he said.
In this area, Columbia is facing allegations that have been made against several other health care companies.