NYC councilman named as world's tallest politician

Robert Cornegy Jr., a New York City councilman who towers over his Brooklyn constituents from his 6-foot-10 height, was granted the title of the tallest politician in the world on Wednesday, according to an Associated Press report.

Cornegy, officially certified by Guinness World Records as the world's tallest male politician on January 14, was honored at a ceremony at the New York City Hall.