Grandfather of 1-year-old who fatally fell from Royal Caribbean cruise ship to plead guilty

Chloe died July 2019 as she vacationed with her family aboard the Freedom of the Seas of Royal Caribbean Cruises.

last year will plead guilty in her death.

Salvatore “Sam” Anello initially pleaded not guilty to negligent homicide in the death of his 18-month-old granddaughter, Chloe Wiegand. However, the family's attorney, Michael Winkleman, told the IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, that Anello filed documents to change his plea to guilty in return for no jail time.

“I took a plea deal today to try to help end part of this nightmare for my family, if possible,” Anello said in a statement provided by Winkleman. “The support they continue to give me has been beyond overwhelming and I can’t tell you how grateful I am for them.” On Monday, Anello declined his right to a jury trial and will instead face a judge. He will serve probation in Indiana, Winkleman added.

IndyStar has reached out to officials from Royal Caribbean and the Puerto Rico Department of Justice for comment.

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