Jessica Barba- Teen Suspended Over Anti-Bullying Video That Fakes Suicide

Jessica Barba, a 15-year-old Long Island high school student was hoping to raise awareness when she created an anti-bullying video and a Facebook page featuring fictitious suicide for a class assignment.

But the anti-bullying project landed the High School freshman in some hot water, and led to her suspension from school.

"The principal told me I would be suspended for five days because my video disrupted the school." Jessica said.

The six minute video tells the story of "12-year old Hailey Bennett" - a fictional character (played by Jessica) who gets bullied at school daily, is taunted on social media sites and eventually, ends her life.

Jessica also created a fake Facebook page for her character with disclaimers saying Hailey was a fictional character.

However, a concerned parent became alarmed after seeing the Facebook page and called the police, who contacted the school. The fake profile has since been removed from the social media site.

"I couldn't even believe that I was getting in trouble for something that I had worked so hard on, and the only intent of it was good" Jessica said in an interview.

Jessica's parents and classmates are protesting her suspension.

"This is an absolute great project and I'm very proud of her. I think most schools would just give her an A on it. Anybody who watches has nothing but great things to say about it," said Jessica's dad.