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Report: Tarvaris Jackson says he's broke, requests public defender after arrest

Tarvaris Jackson played 10 NFL seasons and made more than $12 million. But following his June 24th arrest for allegedly pulling a gun on his wife, last season's backup to Russell Wilson in Seattle says he's broke and has requested a public defender, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.com.

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In the court docs, Jackson says he has no income, no savings, no banks accounts, stocks, etc ... all he owns is a $100,000 car. But the judge didn't buy TJ's broke claims -- denying his request for a free public defender -- essentially forcing the QB to pay for his own lawyer.