Malifaux Child using dead leaders ability

[Tapdancer]

As per the title. Can the Malifaux Child use a dead leaders ability.  Came up in a tournament last weekend.  I have always played it that once leader is dead this ability is not usable. My opponent pointed outthat the ability only refers to crew leader with no stipulating for the leader to be in play. 

[thatlatinspeakingguy]

FAQ:

122) Can the Just Like You Action on the Malifaux Child be taken if the Crew’s Leader is not in play? No.

[Tapdancer]

4 minutes ago, thatlatinspeakingguy said:

FAQ:

122) Can the Just Like You Action on the Malifaux Child be taken if the Crew’s Leader is not in play? No.

So as I thought my opponent was trying to pull a fast one .