The popular website ChannelSurfing.net has been shut down and its owner charged with distributing pirated TV shows, first-run movies, and sporting events protected under copyright laws.

The programs allegedly distributed include "South Park," "The Office," and popular football, hockey, basketball and World Wrestling events, as well as shows from the Poker Channel, and live events from MSNBC, CNBC, and Fox News.

According to the criminal complaint, Brian McCarthy, 32, of Deer Park, Texas, was arrested and charged with running ChannelSurfing.net, which allowed people to link to sites illegally streaming sporting events, pay-per-view events and other TV programming from the NFL, NHL, NBA, World Wrestling Entertainment and Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Feds target popular website they say distributed pirated events, shows - CNN.com