The Red Coat at L-CAL is one of three people that oversee and have authority over the release of the aircraft. The Red Coat works in conjunction with the Captain and Dispatcher to ensure operational integrity. If ever there is a conflict between the three parties, the Red Coast has final authority.

That was all bs (just like fanning the paranoia flames). The Red Coast is a gate agent who is better trained to deal with things like disruptive passengers that need to removed from airplanes. The RC has absolutely no control over the aircraft or flight crew.