New York Post
Grandfather Charged in Death of Toddler on Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship
BREAKING NEWS
A federal grand jury has indicted the grandfather of Chloe Wiegand, the 18-month-old girl who tragically fell to her death from an open window on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in July 2019. The indictment alleges that the grandfather, Salvatore Anello, was negligent in his supervision of Chloe and caused her death.
Details of the Incident
According to the indictment, Anello was holding Chloe in his arms on the 11th floor of the Royal Caribbean ship, Freedom of the Seas, when he lifted her up to a window. The window was open, and Chloe fell out, plunging to her death on the concrete dock below.
Anello has maintained that he believed the window was closed and that he was unaware of the danger. However, prosecutors allege that Anello was aware of the open window and that he failed to take reasonable steps to prevent Chloe from falling.
Legal Proceedings
Anello has been charged with negligent homicide. He is scheduled to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on March 10, 2023. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.
Impact on Royal Caribbean
The incident has had a significant impact on Royal Caribbean. The company has been criticized for its safety measures and has been sued by Chloe's family. The company has since installed new safety measures on its ships, including window locks and window alarms.
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