Do I need a comma before 'and'? Is it optional?

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Chrismlangan  #422415  Sat, 22 Sep 07 07:16 PM

Mike’s actions, though hostile, were necessary at the time, and were later considered self-defense by a jury.

  
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Clive  #422444  Sat, 22 Sep 07 10:16 PM

Hi,

It's optional, but I'd prefer to put it there.

Clive

  
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Chrismlangan  #422452  Sat, 22 Sep 07 11:03 PM
Thanks.  I agree.
  
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