A fugitive found in the United States of America and sent back to Samoa, accused of raping four students with special needs, has pleaded not guilty to 23 charges against him.Vaiaoga Leatuvao entered the plea in the Supreme Court.Chief Justice, his Honour Patu Tiava’asu’e Falefatu Sapolu presided over the matter.The defendant’s lawyer, Te’o Richard Fa’aiuaso, submitted an application for his client to be released on bail.His Honour Chief Justice Patu rejected the application.Precious Chang was the lawyer for Attorney General’s office.The hearing has been adjourned until 26th January 2015.Meanwhile, Mr. Leatuvao, 37, will remain in custody at the Tafa’igata Prison.He was sent back to Samoa from the United States of America when he failed to appear before the Court to face the multiple sex offencesThe accused was escorted back by two United States government agents.