Whats being left out of discussion is that the FO Coats was fully aware of the situation(PRIOR to the flight), and didn't have a problem with it! - Until he had something to gain from it.

He was in the middle of being looked at for termination for a laundry list of concerns, including his overall safety as a pilot!

No crew members wanted to fly with Coats, and he was hell bent on taking down the captain, since he himself was being punished.

This is a case of personal vendetta that has no place receiving air time slandering a pilot who has already lost his career.