The accused was escorted back by two United States government agents.
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.
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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 offences.
The accused was escorted back by two United States government agents.
According to information provided by the United States government, Leatuvao, went to America on a six-month visitor's visa in September 2012.
In July 2013, the Samoan government charged Leatuvao with raping four female students at a Samoan school for disabled children.
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