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The grandfather of a toddler who died after falling from a cruise ship window is set to plead guilty in her death, according to reports.

Chloe Weigand died when she fell from Salvatore Anello's arms through a window on the 11th floor of Royal Caribbean cruise ship the Freedom of the Seas.

The incident happened while the boat was docked in San Juan, Puerto Rico at around 4.30pm on July 7.

Anello initially pleaded not guilty to a negligent homicide charge following Chloe's death, but, according to NBC News, he filed paperwork to change his plea so that he gets a shorter sentence.

According to Michael Winkleman, the family's lawyer, the agreement was for "the best interests of the family so that they can close this horrible chapter and turn their focus to mourning Chloe."

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Anello has reportedly asked for a bench trial in front of a judge rather than leaving his fate to a jury.

The four-day trial is set for April 2 but it is not yet known when the hearing date for the change of plea will take place.

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If found guilty of negligent homicide, Anello could be jailed for three years.

In December, Chloe's parents Alan and Kimberly Wiegand filed a federal civil suit against Royal Caribbean Cruises, claiming the company were responsible for their daughter's accidental death.