Norm Kent

Norman Elliott Kent (October 18, 1949 – April 13, 2023) was an American criminal defense attorney, publisher, and radio talk show host.

Kent's clientele consisted of the prominent late radio talk show host, Neil Rogers, and talents Phil Hendrie and Al Rantel.

He also assisted in the civil rights defense of activist Dan Choi during his White House protests, along with numerous South Florida celebrities and personalities who had legal encounters and challenges with law enforcement.

As a constitutional rights attorney, he represented juveniles in a class action against detention centers, and sued to enjoin the State of Florida from illegally spraying paraquat on marijuana fields.

After two years of battling pancreatic cancer, Kent entered hospice care at his longtime home in Fort Lauderdale's Victoria Park in March 2023.

During his long career, he successfully represented clients who defended marijuana use based on medical necessity, such as Elvy Musikka, who now receives cannabis supplies quarterly from the US government.

Kent published a response letter at Celebstoner.com outing Coleman's contemporary positions on marijuana law reform, comparing it to his days as a user when he was a college student and classmate.