Grandfather pleads guilty in death of toddler who fell from cruise ship in Puerto Rico - CNN

CNN has reached out to Anello's attorney for comment.

Earlier this year, an attorney representing Chloe's family, but who does not represent Anello in his criminal case, said Anello was planning to change his plea to guilty as part of a deal with prosecutors.

"This decision was an incredibly difficult one for Sam and the family, but because the plea agreement includes no jail time and no admission of facts, it was decided the plea deal is in the best interests of the family," Attorney Michael Winkleman said in a February statement obtained by CNN.

Judge Gisela Alfonso Fernandez accepted Anello's guilty plea, according to the Puerto Rico Department of Justice.

A sentencing hearing has been set for December 10.

The details of the toddler's death have been disputed since the accident.